Tessellated Pavements surf break

Tessellated Pavements surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 AEST
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Tessellated Pavements surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tessellated Pavements sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tessellated Pavements in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
20
0.9
S
18
1
S
17
1.1
S
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
256
118
25
35
71
224
329
122
118
113
34
42
118
186
492
603
620
1976
1332
859
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
E
10
NW
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
0
W
5
W
10
NNW
15
S
5
WSW
5
NW
10
E
10
W
10
WNW
5
W
25
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
25
N
glassy
cross
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
2:39PM0.66m
1:06AM0.97m
3:32PM0.67m
2:07AM0.94m
4:17PM0.69m
3:08AM0.89m
4:56PM0.72m
4:08AM0.83m
5:30PM0.76m
5:06AM0.78m
6:03PM0.81m
6:04AM0.73m
6:34PM0.85m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.50m
8:39AM-0.00m
8:00PM0.48m
9:31AM0.04m
9:08PM0.45m
10:17AM0.09m
10:13PM0.41m
10:57AM0.14m
11:15PM0.36m
11:33AM0.20m
00:12AM0.30m
12:06PM0.25m
1:05AM0.24m
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:48
6:48
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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5:23
5:22
5:21
5:19
5:17
5:15
5:15
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Temp °C
15
15
18
24
25
20
23
23
20
24
18
16
17
16
15
17
18
16
12
12
12
13
13
15
20
21
16
20
21
17
20
15
15
16
14
14
15
16
12
9
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
11
1
E
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
NE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.6
NE
6
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
NE
6
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.9
S
18
1
S
17
1.1
S
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
15
Energy kJ
242
212
47
15
35
28
224
329
122
118
113
16
34
118
104
492
603
620
1976
1332
859
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
20
0.4
SW
13
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
63
256
118
25
13
71
16
11
13
8
6
18
42
15
186
41
5
15
3
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
5
0.2
S
4
0.5
E
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
SW
13
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
4
1
54
14
6
12
11
5
44
1
6
34
4
6
13
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
5
1
NNE
5
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
5
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
W
3
0.6
NNE
3
Energy kJ
4
62
47
79
23
20
5
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
23
0
21
21
0
0
0
0
0
24
21
0
24
0
0
0
32
25
24
21
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
6
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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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