Cape Paterson Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.68° S 145.60° E

Issued: 9 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Paterson sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cape Paterson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Paterson surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Paterson this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 20th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1
WSW
11
1
SW
11
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
17
1.7
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.6
SW
12
2
WSW
13
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1342
1197
864
530
239
242
347
594
1193
712
514
290
147
108
117
299
447
851
742
1338
1154
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
S
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNE
35
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
10
N
10
NW
15
NE
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:25AM0.75m
9:48PM0.69m
11:29AM0.78m
10:53PM0.70m
12:29PM0.82m
11:58PM0.72m
1:24PM0.84m
1:01AM0.74m
2:16PM0.85m
2:01AM0.75m
3:04PM0.85m
3:00AM0.76m
3:49PM0.85m
3:57AM0.75m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.34m
4:32AM0.02m
5:24PM0.32m
5:34AM-0.01m
6:26PM0.30m
6:34AM-0.03m
7:24PM0.26m
7:32AM-0.03m
8:19PM0.22m
8:26AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.19m
9:18AM0.03m
10:02PM0.16m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
1
1
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
13
12
11
13
16
15
15
17
16
18
19
17
16
16
16
17
17
14
14
14
13
Feels °C
9
10
7
11
14
12
9
13
13
17
18
16
13
13
13
12
13
9
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1
WSW
11
1
SW
11
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.6
SW
12
2
WSW
13
1.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
1342
1197
864
530
239
242
347
311
1193
712
514
290
147
108
94
299
447
851
742
1338
1154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.1
W
22
0.5
SW
18
1
WSW
17
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
12
0.8
WSW
9
0.1
E
10
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
11
Energy kJ
373
228
140
9
166
594
4
2
2
22
117
69
100
2
406
193
166
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.1
SW
24
0.3
W
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
9
22
13
2
2
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNW
4
1.1
NW
5
1
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
NNW
4
1.2
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1
WNW
5
0.8
NW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
3
5
47
40
7
1
2
4
21
68
68
45
20
11
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
3
Distance (km)
5
44
5
5
5
5
105
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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 16 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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