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Ideal surf conditions at Lagoons

Swell window
SE, SW
Best swell direction
S
Swell size
1ft - 1ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Rivermouth
Wave directions
Right
Wind window
NW
Best tides at
Mid, High
Skill Level
Intermediate

Lagoons surf guide

Lagoons is a surf spot located on Bruny Island, accessible by a 20-minute ferry ride from Hobart. This place is known for some decent waves, especially when conditions line up just right. It's tucked into a corner of the bay, which can make it a bit inconsistent compared to other beach breaks in the area, but on a good day, it can deliver some fun rides.

The waves here work best with a south swell and are really good at handling sizes around 1 foot (0.3 meters) and up. The rivermouth setup creates potentially long right-handers, particularly with a big swell and the right sandbank formed during mid to high tide. You'll want to keep an eye on the winds too, as northwesterly winds make for the best conditions. This spot is better suited for intermediate surfers, who can paddle out and take advantage of what Lagoons has to offer when it's on.

As mentioned, the inconsistency can make it a bit tricky, especially since Lagoons is tucked away from the more exposed beachies. It's worth checking in with locals or surf forecasts to see when the conditions are right for a session out there. Always good to find out what the swell direction is doing; south, southeast, and southwest swells can all play a role in how Lagoons performs on any given day.

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