Shipstern Bluff surf break

Shipstern Bluff surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipstern Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for Shipstern Bluff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipstern Bluff in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 11th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 11th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipstern Bluff over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
Period(s) (?)878999161514141313121111111112101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)579417133120123125818108110101053863640384319261211453205129813841712
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SSW
10
NNW
5
WSW
15
SE
5
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
10
S
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03PM
0.62
2:49AM
0.96
3:23PM
0.58
3:13AM
1.01
4:42PM
0.56
3:43AM
1.05
5:56PM
0.56
4:18AM
1.09
7:02PM
0.57
4:57AM
1.12
8:02PM
0.57
5:38AM
1.15
8:59PM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:30AM
0.51
7:26PM
0.44
10:19AM
0.43
7:43PM
0.48
11:01AM
0.36
8:06PM
0.51
11:41AM
0.30
8:35PM
0.54
12:23PM
0.24
9:08PM
0.55
1:06PM
0.20
9:44PM
0.56
1:49PM
0.17
10:23PM
0.57
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:47--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:47--8:47--8:46-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C121315141614141514141514131413131413141413
Feels °C (?)361113121211121111129910991081098
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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 12 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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