Shipstern Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.20° S 147.72° E

Issued: 9 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipstern Bluff sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Shipstern Bluff surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1
S
11
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.6
S
20
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1783
1033
593
223
246
377
786
203
207
388
311
188
279
838
908
1503
1003
693
647
602
1091
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
SW
15
E
15
NE
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NW
0
E
0
NNE
10
NW
5
SE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:08AM0.69m
6:32PM1.31m
10:41AM0.71m
7:26PM1.29m
12:01PM0.73m
8:21PM1.23m
12:50PM0.74m
9:16PM1.14m
1:20PM0.77m
10:11PM1.03m
1:44PM0.80m
11:06PM0.90m
2:02PM0.84m
Low Tide
1:41AM-0.09m
11:30AM0.66m
2:43AM-0.11m
12:12PM0.70m
3:43AM-0.10m
1:05PM0.72m
4:39AM-0.05m
2:30PM0.74m
5:28AM0.03m
4:09PM0.73m
6:10AM0.12m
5:49PM0.70m
6:41AM0.22m
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clear
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
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4:38
4:38
4:38
4:38
4:38
4:39
4:39
 mm
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
11
9
11
11
11
12
11
12
11
12
14
15
16
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
8
5
8
7
7
10
7
11
9
11
12
13
11
13
14
12
12
12
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1
S
11
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.7
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1783
1033
593
223
246
377
786
162
207
388
311
188
96
838
577
1503
1003
693
647
602
1091
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
10
0.7
SW
12
0.3
NE
7
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.6
S
20
1
S
18
1.2
SSW
17
0.5
NE
12
0.5
NE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
S
8
0.3
ENE
11
Energy kJ
8
14
2
140
47
141
7
203
144
56
50
17
279
661
908
66
61
49
51
34
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.3
SW
12
0.5
S
16
0.5
NE
11
0.5
NE
12
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.1
SE
13
0.4
ENE
11
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
8
10
140
17
6
10
10
22
16
24
132
57
69
20
11
6
49
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
NE
10
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NNE
5
1.8
S
9
2
S
8
1.5
SSE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
1
18
65
3
23
470
562
224
105
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
10
0
0
0
26
7
13
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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.

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