Shipstern Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.20° S 147.72° E

Issued: 3 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipstern Bluff sea temperature is
13.5° C

1.1°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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,654 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipstern Bluff in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
936
517
586
700
536
730
1038
1412
1568
1409
1158
934
1178
1117
850
612
460
328
253
127
71
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:48PM0.99m
3:40AM0.56m
3:10PM1.03m
5:01AM0.55m
3:37PM1.07m
6:22AM0.56m
4:10PM1.10m
4:47PM1.12m
5:26PM1.13m
6:07PM1.13m
Low Tide
10:25PM0.40m
7:36AM0.49m
11:04PM0.33m
7:51AM0.52m
11:42PM0.27m
8:09AM0.55m
00:22AM0.22m
1:05AM0.19m
1:48AM0.17m
2:30AM0.16m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:39
4:40
4:40
4:40
4:42
4:42
4:43
 mm
2
Temp °C
10
10
10
7
8
8
8
9
9
9
12
12
13
13
11
13
13
13
15
15
14
Feels °C
5
5
6
4
6
5
5
7
6
4
8
8
11
10
7
8
9
9
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
936
517
586
700
536
730
1038
1412
1568
1409
1158
934
1178
1117
850
612
460
328
253
127
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
24
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.6
NE
6
0.1
E
14
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
3
127
82
2
1
11
1
1
2
2
40
4
2
2
29
4
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.5
NNE
3
0.7
NE
5
1
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
8
7
23
72
34
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
35
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
0
0
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
5
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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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