Shipstern Bluff surf break

Shipstern Bluff surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 30 May 2026 AEST
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Heavy 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
3
2
2
2
0
1
0
1
1
0
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
9
1
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
2.3
SW
7
2.5
SW
9
1.9
SW
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
49
33
83
161
235
355
493
371
253
175
188
282
222
219
149
524
995
445
459
453
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
W
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
30
W
20
W
10
NW
15
N
15
N
10
NNE
5
ENE
15
E
10
E
25
WNW
20
NNW
35
NW
40
W
15
WSW
20
W
40
W
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
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
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heavy rain
cloud
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rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
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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)
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
9
1
SSW
10
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
SSE
8
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
17
Energy kJ
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)
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
S
8
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSW
19
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
ESE
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SW
8
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.6
WSW
3
1.1
SW
6
0.3
NE
2
0.9
NE
4
0.7
E
4
0.3
NW
2
0.7
SW
8
2.3
SW
7
2.5
SW
9
1.9
SW
8
Energy kJ
3
1
7
6
92
1
28
16
1
65
524
995
445
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
10
26
13
26
0
38
26
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
26
26
598
41
26
26
41
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
5
5
2
3
4
4
3
4
2
5
4
3
2
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
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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