Surf Forecasts:
Tessellated Pavements surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tessellated Pavements over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
802 | 585 | 585 | 684 | 414 | 277 | 113 | 577 | 1117 | 439 | 195 | 102 | 365 | 413 | 505 | 266 | 110 | 120 | 833 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:38AM0.56m | 4:48PM0.96m | 6:21AM0.57m | 5:34PM0.97m | 7:02AM0.59m | 6:19PM0.97m | 7:42AM0.62m | 7:04PM0.96m | 8:21AM0.65m | 7:49PM0.94m | 9:00AM0.69m | 8:38PM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.15m | 10:05AM0.40m | 00:11AM0.13m | 10:53AM0.39m | 00:53AM0.12m | 11:43AM0.38m | 1:32AM0.11m | 12:34PM0.36m | 2:10AM0.12m | 1:27PM0.35m | 2:46AM0.13m | 2:22PM0.33m | 3:23AM0.15m | ||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 15 |
802 | 585 | 585 | 684 | 414 | 277 | 102 | 8 | 68 | 157 | 195 | 101 | 365 | 158 | 505 | 151 | 105 | 85 | 522 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | S 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 |
— | — | 11 | 4 | 18 | 21 | 113 | 3 | 27 | 18 | 88 | 102 | 51 | 413 | 116 | 266 | 110 | 120 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | SSW 17 | NE 7 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 10 | S 20 | SW 13 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
— | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 95 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 204 | 43 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | WNW 2 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | NE 2 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 |
5 | 3 | — | — | 43 | — | 1 | 577 | 1117 | 439 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 833 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 |
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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.











