Surf Forecasts:
How big are the waves at Cape Paterson today (14 Aug):
- Morning surf: Morning surf (14 Aug, local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with WSW swell.
- Afternoon surf: Afternoon surf (14 Aug, local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
- Evening surf: Evening surf (14 Aug, local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
The current surf forecast for Cape Paterson at 8AM is: 3.0m 16s primary swell from a West-southwest direction (forecast issued at 03:00am August 14). The wind direction is predicted to be cross-onshore.
| Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height | Wave Period |
|---|---|---|
| Morning (14 Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) | 16s |
| Afternoon (14 Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) | 16s |
| Evening (14 Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) | 16s |
Table - waves today at Cape Paterson. (Swell directed towards the surf break)
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 AM | 4 AM | 7 AM | 10 AM | 1 PM | 4 PM | 7 PM | 10 PM | 1 AM | 4 AM | 7 AM | 10 AM | 1 PM | 4 PM | 7 PM | 10 PM | 1 AM | 4 AM | 7 AM | 10 AM | 1 PM | 4 PM | 7 PM | 10 PM | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4073 | 3921 | 3871 | 3871 | 3598 | 3340 | 3283 | 3326 | 2906 | 2665 | 2457 | 2338 | 2175 | 1994 | 1994 | 1695 | 1521 | 1289 | 1187 | 988 | 890 | 822 | 811 | 811 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33PM0.69m | 12:43PM0.76m | 00:44AM0.72m | 1:33PM0.78m | 1:47AM0.74m | 2:17PM0.80m | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04AM0.09m | 6:50PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.10m | 7:44PM0.17m | 7:58AM0.11m | 8:33PM0.12m | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
4073 | 3921 | 3871 | 3871 | 3598 | 3340 | 3283 | 3326 | 2906 | 2665 | 2457 | 2338 | 2175 | 1994 | 1994 | 1695 | 1521 | 1289 | 1187 | 988 | 890 | 822 | 811 | 811 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 41 | 35 | 35 | 41 | 52 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 44 | 20 | 44 |
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