Shipstern Bluff
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Shipsterns Bluff is a surfing
location on the south eastern coast of Tasmania
on the Tasman Peninsula
Australia. it was earlier known as Devils Point
where Shipsterns Bluff is located.
It is approximately a 30km boat/jet ski
ride to the location and is regarded amongst the surfing community as one of the wildest and most dangerous locations in the world, also considering waters surrounding the Shipsterns are known as habitat of great white sharks.
Local Tasmanian surfers Mike Brennan and James Hollmer Cross are in the running for a large award for riding Shipsterns
Wind Direction: S-S.E .
Tide: Medium to High
It is known to hold and break from 1 metre to plus in winter.
Surfing
Surfing' is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore...
location on the south eastern coast of Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
on the Tasman Peninsula
Tasman Peninsula
Tasman Peninsula is located around by road south-east of Hobart, at the south east corner of Tasmania, Australia.-Description:The Tasman Peninsula lies south and west of Forestier Peninsula, to which it is connected by an isthmus called Eaglehawk Neck...
Australia. it was earlier known as Devils Point
Location
Shipsterns Bluff is located in between Cape Raoul & Tunnel Bay, Tasmania. It is approximately a 2 hour drive to the Westside of Tasman National ParkTasman National Park
Tasman National Park is located in eastern Tasmania, Australia, 56 kilometres east of Hobart.-History:The park was proclaimed under the Regional Forest Agreement on 30 April 1999. The Tasman Island Lighthouse is located on Tasman Island, which is part of the park...
where Shipsterns Bluff is located.
It is approximately a 30km boat/jet ski
Jet ski
Jet Ski is the brand name of a personal watercraft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The name is sometimes mistakenly used by those unfamiliar with the personal watercraft industry to refer to any type of personal watercraft; however, the name is a valid trademark registered with the...
ride to the location and is regarded amongst the surfing community as one of the wildest and most dangerous locations in the world, also considering waters surrounding the Shipsterns are known as habitat of great white sharks.
Surfers
Surfers known to have made the pilgrimage to Shipsterns Bluff include:- Kelly SlaterKelly SlaterRobert Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style. He has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles from 1994–98. He is the youngest and the oldest to win the title...
- Kieren Perrow
- Ross Clarke-JonesRoss Clarke-JonesRoss Clarke-Jones is an Australian big wave surfer. He originally came from Terrigal in the Central Coast, of New South Wales, Australia where he enjoyed surfing Terrigal Haven, a point break that produces rare waves lasting for up to 300 metres on a big swell.Known also as "Dark Bones" and "RCJ",...
Local Tasmanian surfers Mike Brennan and James Hollmer Cross are in the running for a large award for riding Shipsterns
Favorable Conditions
Swell Direction: W-S.W.Wind Direction: S-S.E .
Tide: Medium to High
It is known to hold and break from 1 metre to plus in winter.