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Cape Paterson Surf Forecast
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Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 16 Jun 2025 AEST
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 Wednesday (Jun 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 17) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 18th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 17th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 434 | 2143 | 4814 | 3329 | 3233 | 1264 | 849 | 464 | 265 | 443 | 347 | 456 | 617 | 676 | 518 | 574 | 822 | 772 | 523 | 301 | 743 | 761 | 1621 | 5824 | 7254 | 6581 | 5492 | 4040 | 4622 | 7101 | 11903 | 7908 | 3671 | 2590 | 2503 | 2704 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:16AM 0.65 | 4:07PM 0.79 | 4:02AM 0.66 | 4:43PM 0.78 | 4:52AM 0.67 | 5:20PM 0.77 | 5:47AM 0.69 | 5:59PM 0.76 | 6:47AM 0.70 | 6:43PM 0.74 | 7:51AM 0.71 | 7:32PM 0.72 | 8:58AM 0.73 | 8:28PM 0.71 | 10:06AM 0.75 | 9:30PM 0.70 | 11:12AM 0.77 | 10:35PM 0.70 | 12:14PM 0.79 | 11:40PM 0.70 | 1:09PM 0.80 | 12:44AM 0.71 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:40PM 0.26 | 9:30AM 0.11 | 10:19PM 0.24 | 10:12AM 0.13 | 10:59PM 0.20 | 10:56AM 0.16 | 11:41PM 0.17 | 11:45AM 0.20 | 12:27AM 0.13 | 12:40PM 0.25 | 1:18AM 0.09 | 1:40PM 0.29 | 2:13AM 0.07 | 2:47PM 0.32 | 3:13AM 0.04 | 3:56PM 0.34 | 4:16AM 0.03 | 5:05PM 0.33 | 5:18AM 0.02 | 6:09PM 0.31 | 6:18AM 0.01 | 7:08PM 0.29 | 7:15AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Mon 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 |
| Sunset | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | 8 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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