Photo of South Arm Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of South Arm Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of South Arm Beach with long straight shore

Photo of South Arm Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

7.1

Good

South Arm Beach

South Arm, Australia

#74 out of 133 in Tasmania

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short mountain trail

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Located within the settlement

South Arm • 1.6 km

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About

South Arm Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 10 beaches in the Clarence region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

South Arm Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Opossum Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

South Arm Beach is located in Clarence within South Arm, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Tasmania island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+10 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

South Arm • 1.6 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

South Arm • 1.6km

Transport

Airport

HBA • 21.7km

Bus Station

No.3120 South Arm Rd (Shops) • 1.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the South Arm Beach?

The coastline of South Arm Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at South Arm Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the South Arm Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the South Arm Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

South Arm Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the South Arm Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the South Arm Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of South Arm Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of South Arm Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on South Arm Beach.

How far is the South Arm Beach from parking?

The South Arm Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit South Arm Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in South Arm Beach is January. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

South Arm Beach (Tasmania island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.South Arm Beach (Tasmania island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.