Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 08 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Cape Paterson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Paterson sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Nov 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 14th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 14th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 12th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Sat
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1
SW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
2
WSW
2.5
SW
2.3
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
0.8
WSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)77126712111171191213129111111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37226125923126397882810276471259878274429252861188814786714571517590
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
25
SW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
25
SW
25
W
35
SW
40
WSW
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
WSW
25
WNW
40
WNW
40
WSW
15
SW
5
SE
20
SE
25
E
30
WNW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
crossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:11AM
0.89
2:53PM
0.78
3:59AM
0.89
3:43PM
0.78
4:45AM
0.87
4:34PM
0.77
5:30AM
0.84
5:25PM
0.74
6:15AM
0.80
6:18PM
0.70
7:00AM
0.75
7:16PM
0.66
7:45AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
-0.06
9:13AM
0.21
9:19PM
-0.06
10:00AM
0.20
10:08PM
-0.05
10:48AM
0.19
10:57PM
-0.00
11:35AM
0.20
11:44PM
0.06
12:24PM
0.20
12:32AM
0.13
1:16PM
0.21
1:23AM
0.21
2:09PM
0.22
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Sat
15
Sunrise-6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:56-
Sunset--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:07
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
311---125-------------
Temp. °C121313131315111112121215131315121214141918
Feels °C (?)577771062233765751010111313
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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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