A 500-metre southeast-facing beach nestled on the southern side of Webber Point, backed by a conservation area with sweeping mountain views. This secluded stretch of pale sand offers clear, cool Tasmanian waters with rocky reef edges that shelter small fish and crayfish, making it a tranquil cold-water snorkelling stop along the Great Eastern Drive. Seabirds soar overhead while waves break gently over the shallow sandbar.
Cressy Beach
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Wave Height 0.0 mSwell Period 5.3 sWind Speed 7.3 knPrecipitation 1.8 mmTidal Phase slack
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Moderate risk: Rip currents
Southeast exposure can produce strong rip currents on larger swell days; swim near the protected northern end of the beach.
Low risk: Cold water temperatures
Cold Tasman Sea temperatures year-round, rarely exceeding 17°C even in summer. Wetsuit required for any extended snorkelling.
Low risk: Unsealed access road
Unsealed access road can become slippery or rutted after rain; 2WD accessible in dry conditions but caution advised.
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Entry
Turn off the Tasman Highway (A3) onto Cressy Beach Road, south of Swansea, and follow the unsealed road to the beach parking area.
Parking & facilities
Small unsealed car park at the beach end of Cressy Beach Road.
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