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Dark Hollow Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Dark Hollow surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dark Hollow surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dark Hollow sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dark Hollow this week:
The surf forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dark Hollow in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 331 | 240 | 163 | 123 | 60 | 94 | 32 | 100 | 226 | 264 | 229 | 257 | 178 | 246 | 300 | 476 | 653 | 754 | 1016 | 449 | 254 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:41PM 1.12 | 1:41PM 0.82 | 12:29AM 1.10 | 2:41PM 0.82 | 1:22AM 1.09 | 3:35PM 0.84 | 2:17AM 1.10 | 4:21PM 0.87 | 3:13AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:03AM 0.30 | 6:08PM 0.66 | 7:58AM 0.31 | 7:03PM 0.67 | 8:51AM 0.30 | 8:04PM 0.67 | 9:40AM 0.28 | 9:06PM 0.65 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | |
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Information about the Dark Hollow Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dark Hollow provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dark Hollow can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dark Hollow 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 (Dark Hollow) 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 Dark Hollow 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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