Kelpies Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.14° S 147.68° E

Kelpies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kelpies sea temperature is
12.7°C
0.8° 

Kelpies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kelpies surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelpies this week:

The surf forecast for Kelpies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelpies in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kelpies over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
337
382
212
137
116
125
79
51
104
127
687
683
447
228
102
144
144
124
864
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
N
15
ENE
15
NNW
5
N
10
SE
10
N
15
NNE
20
ENE
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNW
20
S
15
SSE
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:33AM0.68m
11:54AM1.03m
4:03AM0.70m
12:47PM1.03m
4:27AM0.71m
1:43PM1.03m
4:53AM0.72m
2:39PM1.03m
5:19AM0.75m
3:35PM1.01m
5:48AM0.78m
4:32PM0.98m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.15m
4:42AM0.68m
8:09PM0.14m
5:58AM0.68m
8:55PM0.13m
7:13AM0.67m
9:39PM0.13m
8:23AM0.65m
10:21PM0.14m
9:29AM0.61m
11:01PM0.15m
10:34AM0.56m
11:40PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kelpies Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kelpies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kelpies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kelpies 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 (Kelpies) 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 Kelpies 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.

Kelpies is 12 km (7 miles) from Port Arthur. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Arthur. Port Arthur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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