Lauderdale Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Tasmania – East Coast, Australia)
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Surf Break: Lauderdale Point
| Name: | Lauderdale Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Lauderdale Point on the East Coast is a very sheltered point break that has quite consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the west southwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. Likely to be crowded if working. Hazards include rips and rocks.
Overall Lauderdale Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Lauderdale Point surf quality by season and Lauderdale Point surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Tasmania - East Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Lauderdale Point
Visitor Reviews of Lauderdale Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lauderdale Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | May's Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Bambra Reef | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Seven Mile Beach and Point | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cremorne Point | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Clifton Beach | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lauderdale Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5427 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 5434 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5611 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5669 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5952 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lauderdale Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Hobart, Tasmania | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Impression Bay, Tasmania | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Parsons Bay, Tasmania | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pirates Bay, Tasmania | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Spring Bay, Tasmania | 33 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lauderdale Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Mawson (Australia) | 50 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ben Lomond (Australia) | 99 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Baw Baw (Australia) | 357 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mt St Gwinear (Australia) | 357 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 372 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lauderdale Point: |
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| Closest city location | Sandford (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lauderdale (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Rokeby (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Seven Mile Beach (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hobart Airport - Tasmania (Australia) | 6 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Lauderdale Point is Hobart Airport (HBA) in Australia, which is 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Lauderdale Point is Launceston Airport (LST), also in Australia, 154 km (96 miles) away.
