
Surf Forecasts:
Tessellated Pavements surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tessellated Pavements over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 1382 | 2088 | 1449 | 1569 | 1210 | 589 | 886 | 938 | 1152 | 1248 | 764 | 828 | 1364 | 882 | 543 | 411 | 265 | 285 | 160 | 137 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:43AM0.60m | 6:38PM1.15m | 8:45AM0.60m | 7:31PM1.15m | 9:41AM0.61m | 8:24PM1.13m | 10:33AM0.63m | 9:17PM1.07m | 11:21AM0.66m | 10:11PM0.99m | 12:05PM0.69m | 11:06PM0.90m | 12:46PM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:17AM-0.06m | 11:56AM0.40m | 2:13AM-0.09m | 12:51PM0.42m | 3:06AM-0.10m | 1:49PM0.42m | 3:57AM-0.08m | 2:50PM0.43m | 4:45AM-0.03m | 3:54PM0.43m | 5:28AM0.02m | 5:02PM0.42m | 6:09AM0.09m | 6:14PM0.40m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
309 | 1382 | 2088 | 1449 | 1569 | 1210 | 589 | 886 | 938 | 1152 | 1248 | 764 | 828 | 1364 | 882 | 543 | 411 | 265 | 285 | 160 | 119 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | N 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SSW 8 | E 10 | — | — | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 14 | E 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | SSE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 |
43 | 24 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 130 | 2 | — | — | 38 | 71 | 30 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 51 | 116 | 146 | 137 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | SE 18 | — | NE 11 | ESE 17 | E 9 | S 20 | S 19 |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | — | 4 | 55 | 2 | 31 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | N 3 | N 4 |
61 | 89 | 60 | 140 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 21 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 571 | 32 | 38 | 25 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.











