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The Bay of Fires (palawa kani: larapuna) is a bay on the northeastern coast of Tasmania in Australia, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point. The bay was given its name in 1773 by Captain Tobias Furneaux in Adventure, who saw the fires of Aboriginal people on the beaches.
Bay whaling activities were carried out in the area in the 1840s.
The Bay of Fires is a region of white beaches, blue water and orange-hued granite (the colour of which is actually produced by a lichen). The northern section of the bay is part of Mount William National Park; the southern end is a conservation area.
A wide range of activities can be pursued in the Bay of Fires area, including camping, beach activities, boating, bird watching, fishing, swimming, surfing and walking.
Background information about Bay of Fires adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Next 7 days at Bay of Fires
Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.
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Best time to visit Bay of Fires
Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Sep, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Jun, Jul if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.
Jan
36°
8° low
52mm
Feb
31°
8° low
47mm
Mar
30°
6° low
66mm
Apr
26°
5° low
58mm
May
23°
4° low
61mm
Jun
18°
1° low
75mm
Jul
17°
2° low
68mm
Aug
17°
1° low
84mm
Sep
21°
2° low
66mm
Oct
24°
3° low
58mm
Nov
28°
4° low
66mm
Dec
33°
6° low
59mm
Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.
Beach & ocean conditions at Bay of Fires
Typical wave height around 0.5 m over the next two weeks. a wetsuit makes winter swims much more pleasant.
Avg wave height
0.5 m
Sea-surface temperatures from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Wave forecast from the GFS Wave model — check official sources before swimming, paddling or boating.
What else is around Bay of Fires
Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.
🎡 Attractions (1)
- 12.6 km
🏖️ Beaches (1)
- 22.5 km
🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (4)
- 12.5 km
- 22.2 km
- 22.3 km
- 22.3 km
⛰️ Peaks & summits (12)
- 12.9 km
- 14.3 km
- 15.8 km
- 17.7 km
- 17.7 km
- 17.8 km
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Drive times to and from Bay of Fires
Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.
Frequently asked about Bay of Fires
- Where is Bay of Fires?
- Bay of Fires is in East Coast, Tasmania, Australia.
- When is the best time to visit Bay of Fires?
- Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Bay of Fires are typically October, November, September — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
- What's the weather like in Bay of Fires?
- Summer daytime highs average around 36°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 1°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.
