Tessellated Pavements Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.01° S 147.93° E

Tessellated Pavements Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tessellated Pavements sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.2° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,603 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with SW 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 15s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), 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 Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
S
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.2
S
16
1
S
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
S
15
1.6
S
15
1.2
S
15
1
S
15
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.2
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15
1.1
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14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.5
ESE
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1382
1916
1449
1569
743
496
795
980
1263
1200
627
459
1344
1178
653
515
290
386
278
160
121
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
25
WNW
35
W
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
5
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10
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
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10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
00:03AM0.80m
Low Tide
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
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Temp °C
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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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