Tam O'Shanter Reviews and Ratings
(North Coast of Tasmania, Australia)
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Visitor reviews of Tam O'Shanter surf break
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“I love Tama on its day. Generally a pretty relaxed atmosphere here. Not too crowded and is starts working in relatively small swells. Favorite left point I have surfed”
Jack Lost from AUSTRALIA - 24 Mar 2015
Tam O'Shanter Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 17 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.9(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.9(1: Tam O'Shanter is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Tam O'Shanter is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Coast of Tasmania. 5: the best break in North Coast of Tasmania). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Tam O'Shanter can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Tam O'Shanter, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.4(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Tam O'Shanter are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Tam O'Shanter is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Tam O'Shanter requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Tam O'Shanter for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.2(1: Camping at Tam O'Shanter is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Tam O'Shanter is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.4(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Tam O'Shanter, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.1(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Tam O'Shanter where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Very under rated surf spot. Super fun ripable left hander with a heavier right hander on the outside reef. Tends to be more crowded when the surf is small. When it gives over 4-5 foot the rip is horrific which keeps the crowds away. Best a couple of hours before and after high tide. Goofys get some little barrels on the boat ramp and mid section. Most reliable in winter and spring. Not unusual to get it on for 4-5 days in a row. Only a 45 minute drive from Launi which makes it convenient for Launi people. Love the spot”
Jack Lost from AUSTRALIA - 18 May 2014
“Tama is a sweet spot!!! When its pumping down there its the best place on the north coast to be surfing at.”
andrew from AUSTRALIA - 21 May 2010
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