Roaring Beach, Beach on Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia

Roaring Beach is a beach of sand dunes on the west coast of the Tasman Peninsula, in southeastern Tasmania, about 36 km southeast of Hobart. It is the only surfing beach on that western side, exposed to the prevailing winds, and it has a dangerous rip. Middens, fossilised wood and stone tools lie near the mouth of the creek.

The area reveals traces of ancient Aboriginal settlements through stone tools and middens found near the creek mouth, demonstrating a long indigenous presence. These archaeological remains show how deeply connected First Nations people were to this coastal region.

Nubeena, the nearest town and the road access point to the beach, comes from an Aboriginal word for crayfish. The name is the everyday link between the beach and the language of the Tasman Peninsula's first people, whose middens and stone tools lie near the creek mouth.

Swimmers and surfers should be cautious of strong rip currents and turbulent conditions before entering the water. Bring your own supplies as nearby facilities are sparse and services can be limited.

This is the only surfing spot on the western side of the Tasman Peninsula, where winds arrive directly from the ocean and create powerful waves. The conditions here appeal to surfers seeking consistent swells from an unusual direction.