Shipstern Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.20° S 147.72° E

Issued: 3 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipstern Bluff sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.2°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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 4th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1546
1065
961
1125
1052
722
773
726
487
236
158
123
116
151
261
178
172
206
547
828
801
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NE
15
N
20
N
15
NE
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNW
20
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
50
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
4:10PM1.10m
4:47PM1.12m
5:26PM1.13m
6:07PM1.13m
6:48PM1.12m
7:29PM1.10m
11:43AM0.65m
8:12PM1.07m
Low Tide
00:22AM0.22m
1:05AM0.19m
1:48AM0.17m
2:30AM0.16m
3:09AM0.15m
3:45AM0.15m
12:35PM0.65m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<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>
4:40
4:42
4:42
4:43
4:43
4:44
4:44
 mm
4
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
12
12
13
14
14
14
14
13
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
12
12
Feels °C
5
7
7
7
8
9
9
11
9
8
10
9
11
11
9
11
10
7
9
7
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
1546
1065
961
1125
1052
722
773
726
487
236
45
49
116
151
261
99
91
206
547
828
801
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.5
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.2
W
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
18
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
10
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.4
NE
9
0.5
SW
12
0.1
S
8
0.5
NE
7
Energy kJ
2
2
18
71
11
158
123
25
3
2
178
172
27
77
1
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
7
2
2
2
125
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
N
3
1
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
1
NE
4
0.4
NW
3
1.6
NE
9
0.8
NNE
4
1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
1.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
13
5
69
228
54
128
2
48
38
36
3
363
20
107
65
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
13
0
10
0
0
0
0
36
26
10
36
0
0
608
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
4
1
1
4
2
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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