Tessellated Pavements Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.01° S 147.93° E

Tessellated Pavements Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tessellated Pavements sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.1° 

Tessellated Pavements surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tessellated Pavements surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,010 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tessellated Pavements this week:

The surf forecast for Tessellated Pavements over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tessellated Pavements in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tessellated Pavements over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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(10 max)
3
2
0
0
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
14
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SSW
16
3
SW
14
2.4
S
15
3
S
16
2.4
S
16
1.8
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
19
1.2
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
919
526
1838
2924
4010
2685
4010
2791
1390
333
494
261
189
139
96
58
66
43
106
358
879
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NNW
45
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
15
SSW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NE
10
WSW
5
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NW
15
SSE
0
ENE
25
WSW
45
WSW
45
SSW
Wind State
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:31PM0.89m
4:18AM0.60m
3:22PM0.90m
5:01AM0.61m
4:13PM0.91m
5:40AM0.64m
5:02PM0.91m
6:19AM0.67m
5:52PM0.90m
6:56AM0.72m
6:43PM0.88m
7:34AM0.76m
7:36PM0.85m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.15m
8:53AM0.43m
10:40PM0.14m
9:47AM0.41m
11:23PM0.14m
10:40AM0.38m
00:04AM0.14m
11:34AM0.35m
00:43AM0.15m
12:29PM0.31m
1:20AM0.16m
1:25PM0.27m
1:58AM0.20m
clear
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rain showers
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light rain
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6:01
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:52
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6:00
6:01
6:04
6:05
6:06
6:07
6:07
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Temp °C
22
22
15
10
11
10
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
13
16
18
15
13
12
9
8
Feels °C
16
16
7
1
3
3
8
8
7
8
10
11
9
9
13
16
12
13
7
-1
-3
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Information about the Tessellated Pavements Surf forecast

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

Tessellated Pavements is 17 km (11 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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