Swansea Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Tasmania – East Coast, Australia)
Photo credit: Eric Martin
Surf Break: Swansea Point
| Name: | Swansea Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Swansea Point on the East Coast is a sheltered point break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the west southwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the south. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of rocks,.
Overall Swansea 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 Swansea Point surf quality by season and Swansea 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 Swansea Point
Visitor Reviews of Swansea Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Swansea Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Buxton Point | 9 mi |
| Second closest break | Friendly Beaches | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Little Swanport | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Redbill Beach | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Governors Island | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Swansea Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5367 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 5375 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5549 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5608 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5891 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Swansea Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Spring Bay, Tasmania | 30 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pirates Bay, Tasmania | 63 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Hobart, Tasmania | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Impression Bay, Tasmania | 66 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Launceston, Tasmania | 68 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Swansea Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Ben Lomond (Australia) | 48 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Mawson (Australia) | 86 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mt St Gwinear (Australia) | 311 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Baw Baw (Australia) | 311 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 331 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Swansea Point: |
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| Closest city location | Sorell (Australia) | 53 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saint Helens (Australia) | 56 mi |
| Third closest city location | Evandale (Australia) | 57 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hobart Airport - Tasmania (Australia) | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Cambridge (Australia) | 58 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Swansea Point is Hobart Airport (HBA) in Australia, which is 92 km (57 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Swansea Point is Launceston Airport (LST), also in Australia, 96 km (60 miles) away.
