Cape Conran surf break

Cape Conran surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AEST
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Cape Conran surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Conran sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Conran this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Conran over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Conran in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 25th May)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Conran over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
1.9
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SW
6
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
8
1.2
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
274
287
201
205
164
143
269
289
196
108
161
147
231
484
408
260
202
173
209
468
290
Wind (km/h)
0
N
5
W
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SSE
5
N
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:46AM0.97m
9:26PM1.43m
10:48AM0.93m
10:21PM1.41m
11:51AM0.90m
11:19PM1.35m
12:56PM0.89m
00:20AM1.27m
2:00PM0.90m
1:24AM1.19m
3:00PM0.93m
2:30AM1.10m
3:54PM0.98m
Low Tide
3:31AM-0.05m
3:03PM0.36m
4:29AM-0.05m
3:56PM0.41m
5:29AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.45m
6:30AM0.03m
5:58PM0.48m
7:31AM0.09m
7:09PM0.50m
8:28AM0.15m
8:25PM0.50m
9:21AM0.20m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:58
1
2
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
15
17
16
14
14
14
13
14
14
12
14
14
12
14
13
12
15
13
12
13
13
14
16
16
14
13
11
9
9
10
9
10
11
11
12
12
11
14
12
9
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
8
1.2
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.5
E
10
1.2
E
10
Energy kJ
274
287
201
205
164
143
161
188
191
108
161
147
231
484
408
260
202
173
126
468
290
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.6
SSE
6
0.9
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.9
E
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
7
7
6
6
5
27
196
106
157
118
76
52
31
17
20
7
209
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.4
SE
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
6
27
5
4
7
5
4
2
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.8
SSW
4
1.9
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.2
SW
5
1
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
E
3
1.2
WSW
5
3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2
3
19
269
289
167
105
85
49
24
16
5
63
785
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
147
0
65
134
143
194
65
134
65
143
58
58
134
0
0
0
58
134
134
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Cape Conran Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Conran provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Conran can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Conran 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 Conran) 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 Conran 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Cape Conran, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Victoria, consider staying in Eden which is 133 km (83 miles) away.

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