Swansea Point surf break

Swansea Point surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AEST
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Swansea Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Swansea Point sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swansea Point this week:

The surf forecast for Swansea Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swansea Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swansea Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
S
16
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.3
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
23
24
17
21
14
9
3
7
6
6
29
20
41
64
64
32
207
218
100
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
0
WNW
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
S
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
15
WNW
0
SW
10
ENE
10
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
7:32PM1.30m
9:03AM0.98m
8:22PM1.34m
10:07AM0.97m
9:14PM1.35m
11:10AM0.96m
10:09PM1.34m
12:10PM0.95m
11:07PM1.30m
1:07PM0.95m
00:06AM1.23m
2:02PM0.96m
1:07AM1.14m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.44m
2:34AM0.01m
2:11PM0.50m
3:31AM-0.05m
3:05PM0.53m
4:29AM-0.07m
4:01PM0.56m
5:27AM-0.05m
5:00PM0.57m
6:23AM-0.01m
6:03PM0.58m
7:18AM0.06m
7:11PM0.57m
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:51
3
Temp °C
20
19
14
18
18
14
18
16
13
17
17
11
14
14
9
17
17
12
16
14
12
17
17
13
17
18
14
17
15
12
14
13
6
9
10
6
14
14
9
14
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.1
S
14
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
10
Energy kJ
67
4
173
262
234
232
336
322
222
176
166
131
190
452
346
270
254
210
207
218
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
S
16
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
ENE
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
ENE
10
Energy kJ
4
3
23
24
17
21
14
4
3
3
3
6
29
20
41
64
64
23
130
130
100
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.4
SE
8
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.6
S
6
0.3
SE
8
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
3
9
7
6
14
17
16
32
25
9
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
0.3
SW
3
0.2
WNW
2
1.3
S
5
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.4
NW
3
0.7
SW
3
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
164
247
407
1
1
94
154
116
5
7
3
12
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
113
370
15
15
15
15
15
92
15
15
22
373
51
51
15
15
15
15
0
92
15
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
3
2
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Swansea Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Swansea Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Swansea Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Swansea Point 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 (Swansea Point) 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 Swansea Point 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.

Swansea Point is 107 km (66 miles) from the city of Hobart. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hobart. Hobart has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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