Tessellated Pavements Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.01° S 147.93° E

Issued: 9 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tessellated Pavements sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,097 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s 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 (Jul 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tessellated Pavements in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1.9
SW
8
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
S
16
3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.1
S
15
1.6
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
1.1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
16
1.3
S
18
3
SSE
11
2
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
454
517
3866
5212
6525
4579
3272
1924
1045
257
253
615
412
245
1212
1807
645
308
296
333
Wind (km/h)
15
W
35
WSW
35
W
45
WSW
45
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
5
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
WNW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
W
5
S
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
11:19AM0.60m
9:52PM0.96m
12:00PM0.64m
10:38PM0.92m
12:39PM0.69m
11:30PM0.86m
1:18PM0.75m
00:28AM0.80m
1:58PM0.81m
1:35AM0.74m
2:39PM0.88m
2:49AM0.68m
3:21PM0.96m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.46m
5:20AM0.06m
4:26PM0.46m
5:57AM0.07m
5:33PM0.45m
6:35AM0.10m
6:44PM0.41m
7:14AM0.13m
7:56PM0.35m
7:55AM0.18m
9:07PM0.27m
8:38AM0.23m
10:15PM0.18m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
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4:44
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:47
 mm
1
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
12
11
9
8
9
10
10
9
8
8
9
9
10
10
9
9
9
10
10
10
9
Feels °C
6
4
1
-3
-2
2
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
1
1
1
2
6
7
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
S
15
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.1
S
15
1.6
S
14
1
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
1.1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
16
1.3
S
18
1.4
S
17
2
SSE
9
1.2
S
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
173
454
298
23
15
4579
3272
1924
1045
192
103
615
412
245
1087
1187
645
190
73
333
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
1.1
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
516
113
94
2
4
3
257
253
9
9
9
8
8
627
308
75
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
22
0.2
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
14
18
3
2
3
8
39
9
47
296
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
SW
4
1.9
SW
8
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
S
16
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
W
3
1.7
SSW
6
2.5
S
9
3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
5
21
517
3866
5212
6525
2
4
245
1212
1807
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
5
3
5
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
1
4
1
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1236
38
599
100
32
25
25
0
0
0
0
0
503
32
35
462
25
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
8
4
4
5
4
4
3
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
8
9
9
7
4
9
9
8
4
5
5
4
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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