Tessellated Pavements Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.01° S 147.93° E

Tessellated Pavements Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 19 Aug 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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18
0.9
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16
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15
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14
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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132
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1064
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243
173
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Wind (km/h)
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25
N
20
NNW
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15
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30
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35
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20
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20
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25
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High Tide
1:03PM0.85m
1:56AM0.60m
1:45PM0.88m
2:59AM0.58m
2:29PM0.90m
3:58AM0.56m
3:15PM0.92m
4:51AM0.56m
4:02PM0.94m
5:38AM0.56m
4:48PM0.96m
6:21AM0.57m
5:34PM0.97m
Low Tide
7:59PM0.25m
7:06AM0.37m
8:56PM0.22m
7:47AM0.39m
9:50PM0.19m
8:30AM0.40m
10:40PM0.17m
9:17AM0.41m
11:27PM0.15m
10:05AM0.40m
00:11AM0.13m
10:53AM0.39m
00:53AM0.12m
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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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