
Surf Forecasts:
Tessellated Pavements surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,538 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tessellated Pavements over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, near gales from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
240 | 426 | 373 | 1289 | 396 | 258 | 350 | 646 | 453 | 510 | 822 | 619 | 299 | 515 | 3383 | 2529 | 1226 | 544 | 494 | 682 | 843 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:28PM1.05m | 12:54PM0.67m | 11:24PM0.97m | 1:40PM0.70m | 00:21AM0.88m | 2:20PM0.75m | 1:21AM0.78m | 2:57PM0.80m | 2:23AM0.70m | 3:31PM0.85m | 3:28AM0.62m | 4:05PM0.90m | 4:34AM0.57m | 4:38PM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:03AM-0.06m | 5:15PM0.48m | 6:49AM0.00m | 6:28PM0.47m | 7:31AM0.07m | 7:43PM0.43m | 8:08AM0.14m | 8:55PM0.39m | 8:42AM0.21m | 10:01PM0.32m | 9:14AM0.27m | 11:00PM0.26m | 9:45AM0.32m | ||||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
— | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 |
97 | 426 | 263 | 62 | 396 | 258 | 93 | 646 | 453 | 510 | 822 | 619 | 299 | 515 | 5 | 4 | 210 | 544 | 351 | 682 | 843 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | NE 7 | S 17 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | — | E 10 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
240 | 49 | 373 | 48 | 92 | 224 | 350 | 57 | 47 | 40 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 10 | — | 2 | 286 | 494 | 157 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 18 | NE 12 | NE 11 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | S 22 |
31 | 240 | 68 | 101 | — | 94 | 58 | 49 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 7 | S 16 | S 8 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 5 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | — |
1 | 1 | 36 | 1289 | 373 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 102 | 3383 | 2529 | 1226 | 69 | 34 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 37 | 599 | 35 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










