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Cape Liptrap Surf Forecast
/ VIC – East Coast (23 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Cape Liptrap surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cape Liptrap surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Liptrap sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Liptrap in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 7th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Liptrap over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Wed night, moderate winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | W 7 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 16 | |
297 | 309 | 2087 | 2586 | 3857 | 1607 | 2767 | 1508 | 2557 | 1429 | 1269 | 321 | 209 | 205 | 319 | 306 | 368 | 352 | 257 | 251 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:34PM2.57m | 3:11AM2.25m | 4:09PM2.55m | 3:46AM2.23m | 4:43PM2.51m | 4:21AM2.20m | 5:17PM2.45m | 4:57AM2.14m | 5:52PM2.37m | 5:36AM2.08m | 6:28PM2.30m | 6:19AM2.01m | 7:04PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.88m | 9:24AM0.20m | 10:01PM0.86m | 10:00AM0.20m | 10:37PM0.86m | 10:35AM0.24m | 11:13PM0.87m | 11:11AM0.32m | 11:52PM0.89m | 11:49AM0.44m | 00:34AM0.91m | 12:31PM0.60m | 1:22AM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
— | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 297 | 191 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 321 | 136 | 72 | 319 | 306 | 368 | 352 | 257 | 197 | 268 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 13 | ESE 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 209 | 205 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 180 | 251 | 170 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 21 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 14 | — | SW 25 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 45 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | — | 24 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 170 | 309 | 2087 | 2586 | 3857 | 1607 | 2767 | 1508 | 2557 | 1429 | 1269 | 177 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 99 | 406 | 222 | 412 | 387 | 153 | 401 | 45 | 83 | 213 | 150 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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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.
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