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Cape Direction (Hurdies) Surf Forecast
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Cape Direction (Hurdies) surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 18 Aug 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Direction (Hurdies) this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Direction (Hurdies) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Direction (Hurdies) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Direction (Hurdies) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1491 | 564 | 535 | 1307 | 1086 | 900 | 778 | 1069 | 547 | 196 | 113 | 110 | 224 | 179 | 226 | 423 | 663 | 561 | 1453 | 1545 | 2607 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:05PM 1.18 | 5:17AM 0.65 | 2:54PM 1.20 | 6:15AM 0.64 | 3:43PM 1.20 | 6:59AM 0.64 | 4:31PM 1.18 | 7:33AM 0.64 | 5:18PM 1.13 | 8:01AM 0.65 | 6:05PM 1.07 | 8:25AM 0.69 | 6:51PM 0.99 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:07PM 0.09 | 7:40AM 0.62 | 11:00PM 0.09 | 8:23AM 0.62 | 11:49PM 0.10 | 9:13AM 0.61 | 12:33AM 0.13 | 10:10AM 0.61 | 1:13AM 0.18 | 11:12AM 0.60 | 1:47AM 0.24 | 12:20PM 0.59 | 2:16AM 0.30 | ||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for TAS - East Coast
The wind is still offshore at Cape Direction (Hurdies) (light winds from the N at Mary Ann Bay 9 km from Cape Direction (Hurdies)). 2.0m 12s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.8m 12s groundswell from the S. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Cape Direction (Hurdies) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Direction (Hurdies) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Direction (Hurdies) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Direction (Hurdies) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cape Direction (Hurdies)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cape Direction (Hurdies) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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