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Governors Island Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Governors Island surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 08 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Governors Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Governors Island sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Governors Island this week:
The surf forecast for Governors Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Governors Island in the next 16 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 11th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 11th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 11th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Governors Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | S 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 15 | |
67 | 40 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 56 | 51 | 108 | 99 | 52 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 11 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:07PM0.84m | 00:25AM1.11m | 2:52PM0.87m | 1:17AM1.10m | 3:32PM0.92m | 2:15AM1.08m | 4:08PM0.99m | 3:17AM1.06m | 4:43PM1.07m | 4:22AM1.05m | 5:20PM1.16m | 5:29AM1.03m | 5:59PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.71m | 7:56AM0.24m | 7:20PM0.70m | 8:39AM0.23m | 8:27PM0.67m | 9:21AM0.23m | 9:33PM0.60m | 10:03AM0.23m | 10:36PM0.50m | 10:46AM0.26m | 11:36PM0.38m | 11:30AM0.30m | 00:33AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — |
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Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
7 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 4 | S 8 | NE 6 |
 kJ | 67 | 40 | 373 | 190 | 225 | 305 | 276 | 153 | 403 | 240 | 188 | 177 | 138 | 138 | 84 | 62 | 39 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | S 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSE 15 | S 14 | E 4 | S 9 | ESE 4 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 75 | 107 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 167 | 138 | 56 | 51 | 108 | 99 | 52 | 49 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | S 10 | N 11 | E 15 | N 11 | NE 10 | S 22 | S 19 | SSE 16 | ENE 12 | E 11 | ENE 4 | S 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 32 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 76 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 30 | 51 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1055 | 671 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 133 | 34 | 49 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 49 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 125 | 49 | 109 | 125 | 125 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
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Information about the Governors Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Governors Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Governors Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Governors Island 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 (Governors Island) 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 Governors Island 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.
Governors Island is 109 km (68 miles) from Launceston. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Launceston. Launceston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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