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Shipstern Bluff surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
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Shipstern Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipstern Bluff sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Shipstern Bluff surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,296 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipstern Bluff this week:
The surf forecast for Shipstern Bluff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipstern Bluff in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 31st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipstern Bluff over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | |
69 | 49 | 33 | 83 | 161 | 235 | 355 | 493 | 371 | 253 | 175 | 188 | 282 | 222 | 219 | 149 | 524 | 995 | 445 | 459 | 453 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:17PM1.09m | 5:51PM1.10m | 6:28PM1.10m | 7:07PM1.10m | 7:48PM1.09m | 8:32PM1.08m | 9:19PM1.05m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30AM0.21m | 2:13AM0.18m | 2:57AM0.16m | 3:39AM0.16m | 4:19AM0.15m | 4:56AM0.15m | |||||||||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 4:44 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:42 | — | — | 4:42 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SE 6 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SW 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 |
370 | 377 | 265 | 255 | 265 | 173 | 355 | 493 | 371 | 253 | 175 | 40 | 282 | 161 | 102 | 120 | 63 | 48 | 171 | 94 | 453 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 18 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 |
69 | 49 | 27 | 83 | 161 | 235 | 127 | 77 | 174 | 75 | 85 | 188 | 86 | 222 | 219 | 149 | 28 | 199 | 94 | 459 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 16 | — | ESE 12 | E 12 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 17 | ENE 10 | SSW 19 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
17 | 16 | 33 | 11 | 52 | — | 29 | 71 | 50 | 147 | 162 | 65 | 90 | 84 | 133 | 19 | 55 | 31 | 367 | 71 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | SW 5 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | NW 2 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — |
— | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | 92 | — | 1 | 28 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | 65 | 524 | 995 | 445 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 38 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 598 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 41 |
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Information about the Shipstern Bluff Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shipstern Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipstern Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipstern Bluff 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 (Shipstern Bluff) 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 Shipstern Bluff 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.
Shipstern Bluff is 11 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.











