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North is the clean offshore lane, and cross-shore breezes kill it fast.
South swell is the main trigger.
Low tide is the clearest window.
Surf GuideTasmania
Cape Direction (Hurdies)
Cape Direction (Hurdies) is the exposed South Arm reef break at the tip of Cape Direction, a super-inconsistent eastern shore novelty wave that can detonate on the reef when a south swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cape Direction (Hurdies) in Tasmania.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationTasmania, AU
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Access is via South Arm coast walk and fore shore, with a very quiet lineup that still carries rips, rocks, locals, and sharks.
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