Tessellated Pavements Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.01° S 147.93° E

Tessellated Pavements Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tessellated Pavements sea temperature is
13.1°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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 11th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 11th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 13th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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15
0.6
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14
0.9
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0.5
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18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
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18
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16
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16
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15
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SW
14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
153
107
158
882
1016
919
627
496
360
2317
2050
355
308
700
344
231
121
55
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
20
WNW
30
WNW
15
NW
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N
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W
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NNW
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WNW
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WNW
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WSW
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SW
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WSW
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SSW
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W
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NE
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NE
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High Tide
8:28AM0.82m
8:48PM0.76m
9:02AM0.86m
9:45PM0.70m
9:36AM0.89m
10:42PM0.66m
10:11AM0.90m
11:40PM0.64m
10:48AM0.91m
00:38AM0.62m
11:29AM0.90m
1:34AM0.61m
Low Tide
2:10AM0.21m
2:44PM0.24m
2:44AM0.27m
3:37PM0.19m
3:17AM0.32m
4:28PM0.16m
3:51AM0.38m
5:18PM0.13m
4:27AM0.42m
6:06PM0.12m
5:07AM0.45m
6:55PM0.12m
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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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