
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Liptrap surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Liptrap this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Liptrap over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Liptrap in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Liptrap over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 98 | 424 | 362 | 637 | 387 | 290 | 2244 | 3319 | 2218 | 1838 | 596 | 766 | 580 | 289 | 163 | 123 | 126 | 106 | 302 | 1382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:53PM2.34m | 7:44AM2.46m | 7:52PM2.21m | 8:34AM2.36m | 9:01PM2.10m | 9:31AM2.28m | 10:23PM2.05m | 10:34AM2.22m | 11:53PM2.11m | 11:41AM2.20m | 1:10AM2.24m | 12:46PM2.22m | 2:09AM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.68m | 1:12AM0.26m | 1:57PM0.69m | 2:10AM0.50m | 3:04PM0.68m | 3:18AM0.73m | 4:15PM0.64m | 4:33AM0.91m | 5:23PM0.57m | 5:48AM1.01m | 6:25PM0.47m | 6:56AM1.03m | 7:18PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | E 6 | SW 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SE 11 |
184 | 98 | 1 | 10 | 40 | 387 | 226 | 854 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 596 | 766 | 580 | 289 | 163 | 123 | 126 | 90 | 302 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | E 6 | — | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | SW 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 |
2 | 1 | — | 18 | 39 | 66 | 290 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 106 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | W 21 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 12 | — |
1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SW 14 |
1 | 29 | 424 | 362 | 637 | 144 | 200 | 2244 | 3319 | 2218 | 1838 | 317 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 1382 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 412 | 161 | 150 | 161 | 35 | 149 | 62 | 45 | 466 | 856 | 342 | 45 | 882 | 19 | 30 | 35 | 64 | 0 | 30 | 58 |
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Information about the Cape Liptrap Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Liptrap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Liptrap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Liptrap 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 Liptrap) 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 Liptrap 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 Liptrap is 96 km (60 miles) from Traralgon. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Traralgon. Traralgon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










