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Cape Paterson surf Forecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 23 Apr 2024 AEST
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Cape Paterson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Paterson sea temperature is 17.2°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.3 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 14.2 °C)
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Cape Paterson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Paterson sea temperature is 17.2°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.3 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 14.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Paterson this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 24th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days.

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Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
3.5
WSW
4
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.3
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1316914148121314141413131414141313131414141414131312121211111020191716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)400529923383830251057916821149183815059306375375985736866095355431109659791904715562473286240167128967261175230245
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
60
WSW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
5
SW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
NE
10
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
25
NW
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
E
30
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
NE
10
N
5
SSW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
WSW
5
N
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
onononcross-
on
onononononglasscross-
off
onoffcrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:36PM
0.62
12:32PM
0.68
12:21AM
0.64
1:16PM
0.72
1:02AM
0.65
1:56PM
0.76
1:39AM
0.67
2:34PM
0.78
2:14AM
0.68
3:10PM
0.79
2:49AM
0.69
3:46PM
0.80
3:24AM
0.69
4:24PM
0.79
4:02AM
0.69
5:04PM
0.78
4:45AM
0.69
5:47PM
0.76
5:35AM
0.68
6:34PM
0.74
6:37AM
0.67
7:27PM
0.72
7:51AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
0.31
5:59AM
0.21
6:36PM
0.30
6:41AM
0.16
7:21PM
0.28
7:20AM
0.13
8:01PM
0.27
7:57AM
0.10
8:37PM
0.26
8:32AM
0.08
9:13PM
0.26
9:08AM
0.06
9:48PM
0.26
9:45AM
0.06
10:25PM
0.26
10:25AM
0.06
11:05PM
0.27
11:08AM
0.08
11:51PM
0.26
11:58AM
0.12
12:44AM
0.25
12:56PM
0.16
1:44AM
0.23
Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03
Sunset5:37--5:37--5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--
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Rain (mm)
-13--2---1---------------------------
Temp. °C231913141414141414141414141314141314141312131314141215151214161516171615
Feels °C (?)1715478881011101112121111111199768810871211812141213151512

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Cape Paterson Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Paterson provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Paterson can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Paterson 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 (Cape Paterson) 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 Cape Paterson 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.

Cape Paterson is 70 km (43 miles) from Cranbourne. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cranbourne. Cranbourne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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