Boobyalla Beach extends for about 9.4 kilometres along Ringarooma Bay. It is remote, unpatrolled and unusually energetic for Tasmania’s north coast, with multiple offshore bars and persistent rip currents.
This is not a sheltered swimming beach
Surf Life Saving Australia rates the beach’s general hazard at 6 out of 10 and records numerous rips along the shore. There is no patrol. Enjoy the scale from dry sand unless you have the skills and current local knowledge to assess the water.
Access is remote
The recorded vehicle approach is a four-wheel-drive track from Cape Portland Road at the northern end. Track and land-access conditions can change. Confirm legal access before travelling, carry recovery and communication equipment, and do not drive on dunes or beach areas without explicit permission.
Dunes, river and wildlife
Large dune systems back the beach, while the Boobyalla River mouth shifts with sand and weather. These are dynamic habitats, not empty ground for vehicles. Keep clear of shorebirds, avoid the high-tide line where nests may occur and leave no waste.
There are no dependable visitor services at the beach. Check Bureau of Meteorology warnings and tell someone your route. Combine the district with Cape Portland only after confirming access, rather than improvising a coastal circuit.