Swansea Point surf break

Swansea Point surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

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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
15.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swansea Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
24
17
21
14
9
3
7
6
6
6
21
24
21
663
617
396
326
250
7
6
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
SW
5
E
10
WNW
10
NW
5
S
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WNW
5
W
10
NE
10
NW
20
WSW
25
WSW
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
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
2:53PM0.98m
Low Tide
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
8:09AM0.14m
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
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7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
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4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:51
4:50
2
Temp °C
14
19
17
15
16
15
12
17
17
11
15
14
10
14
14
11
18
16
13
13
12
13
17
15
15
15
14
11
14
15
9
12
11
7
11
11
8
17
14
11
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
Energy kJ
169
256
268
245
424
383
260
222
169
201
193
173
275
522
663
617
396
326
250
167
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
NNE
5
Energy kJ
23
24
17
21
14
4
3
3
3
6
6
21
24
21
20
11
40
36
18
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
9
7
6
2
4
19
3
2
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NE
7
0.3
WNW
3
0.7
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
1
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
396
1
19
14
15
49
33
20
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
15
15
15
15
15
34
15
15
34
15
15
22
15
15
0
0
0
77
0
15
575
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
6
9
9
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
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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