Tam O'Shanter Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.03° S 146.94° E

Issued: 9 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tam O'Shanter sea temperature is
14.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Tam O'Shanter surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tam O'Shanter surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tam O'Shanter this week:

The surf forecast for Tam O'Shanter over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tam O'Shanter in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tam O'Shanter over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
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
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
1.5
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.6
NW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
5
1.1
NW
7
0.7
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
216
144
38
13
21
12
41
114
34
20
62
13
10
8
10
9
8
9
4
4
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
NW
5
ESE
15
ENE
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
S
10
W
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:19PM2.79m
00:09AM2.88m
1:17PM2.86m
1:11AM2.92m
2:13PM2.91m
2:11AM2.93m
3:05PM2.94m
3:09AM2.88m
3:55PM2.94m
4:05AM2.80m
4:43PM2.91m
4:59AM2.69m
5:28PM2.84m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.73m
6:45AM-0.12m
7:13PM0.65m
7:43AM-0.13m
8:11PM0.56m
8:38AM-0.08m
9:08PM0.49m
9:31AM0.02m
10:02PM0.44m
10:21AM0.16m
10:55PM0.42m
11:09AM0.34m
11:45PM0.42m
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
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4:49
4:49
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
 mm
23
5
9
1
3
1
Temp °C
14
13
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
13
11
12
12
9
10
11
10
10
11
11
Feels °C
11
12
14
14
14
16
13
12
11
11
10
9
9
9
6
8
8
8
7
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
1.5
NW
7
0.3
NW
16
0.8
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.6
NW
6
0.4
NNW
6
1.1
NW
7
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.9
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
6
216
38
38
13
21
12
114
2
1
62
13
4
8
10
9
8
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
17
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
7
12
8
8
7
3
2
2
13
12
2
10
1
2
2
2
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
19
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
6
1
3
2
2
7
3
1
3
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
1.3
NW
7
0.9
NNW
5
0.7
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.5
S
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
18
144
41
34
20
5
3
5
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
178
0
0
188
164
164
212
214
50
148
148
0
228
178
168
148
148
148
148
148
164
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
6
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Tam O'Shanter Surf forecast

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

Tam O'Shanter is 11 km (7 miles) from Bell Bay. If you plan a holiday in North Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bell Bay. Bell Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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