
Surf Forecasts:
Tessellated Pavements surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tessellated Pavements over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 |
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494 | 653 | 515 | 477 | 898 | 1653 | 1844 | 660 | 697 | 266 | 188 | 280 | 205 | 547 | 1027 | 1543 | 901 | 620 | 365 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:45AM0.55m | 6:44PM1.01m | 8:27AM0.56m | 7:26PM1.01m | 9:09AM0.58m | 8:08PM0.99m | 9:50AM0.61m | 8:50PM0.97m | 10:30AM0.65m | 9:36PM0.92m | 11:09AM0.69m | 10:27PM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33AM0.10m | 11:55AM0.40m | 2:13AM0.09m | 12:42PM0.40m | 2:52AM0.08m | 1:31PM0.40m | 3:29AM0.08m | 2:23PM0.41m | 4:05AM0.08m | 3:20PM0.40m | 4:42AM0.10m | 4:21PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | -4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 17 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 13 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 |
494 | 653 | 515 | 477 | 898 | 40 | 68 | 660 | 92 | 266 | 188 | 280 | 205 | 547 | 1027 | 1543 | 901 | 620 | 365 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | SSW 14 | ESE 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | NNE 7 |
55 | 52 | 48 | 67 | 23 | 6 | — | 145 | 69 | 89 | 95 | 98 | 195 | 193 | 240 | 248 | 161 | 99 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | — | ESE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | — | SSW 17 | E 19 | E 19 | E 18 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | 34 | 17 | — | — | 70 | 14 | 59 | 9 | 67 | 99 | — | 573 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 | W 4 | W 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | WNW 4 |
14 | 175 | 141 | 8 | 3 | 1653 | 1844 | 52 | 697 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 20 | 65 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 1236 | 32 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 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.










