Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AEST
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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
15.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Cape Paterson surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,564 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 16 days are 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
9
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.5
SW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
W
13
2.3
W
6
3.5
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.2
SW
9
2
SW
7
1.9
WSW
7
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
655
1094
1849
2424
1100
553
151
129
159
174
406
1671
1834
723
743
379
307
287
290
372
286
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
40
WNW
40
W
35
W
20
NNW
25
N
45
NNW
35
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
50
WNW
45
WNW
50
W
45
W
40
WSW
35
W
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
15
SW
5
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:32PM0.61m
12:01PM0.70m
11:24PM0.61m
12:47PM0.72m
00:14AM0.62m
1:30PM0.74m
1:01AM0.63m
2:10PM0.75m
1:45AM0.64m
2:49PM0.76m
2:27AM0.64m
3:25PM0.76m
3:08AM0.64m
4:00PM0.76m
Low Tide
5:08AM0.15m
5:59PM0.35m
5:56AM0.14m
6:48PM0.33m
6:41AM0.12m
7:32PM0.31m
7:25AM0.11m
8:14PM0.30m
8:06AM0.11m
8:54PM0.29m
8:45AM0.12m
9:33PM0.28m
9:22AM0.13m
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7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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5:05
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
3
2
2
2
3
4
2
1
2
2
4
2
2
8
3
2
3
Temp °C
12
13
13
12
12
11
13
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
13
12
12
14
14
13
13
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
6
6
4
4
1
2
4
4
6
7
8
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
2
WSW
12
1.5
SW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
W
13
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
9
Energy kJ
4
4
11
10
1100
553
151
56
159
166
3
15
33
49
68
80
287
290
372
286
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
W
20
0.4
SW
19
0.3
W
10
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
4
4
71
129
19
174
2
2
8
122
19
77
206
239
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
W
26
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
SW
22
Energy kJ
4
77
44
23
3
3
57
17
13
40
73
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
9
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
12
0.7
NNW
4
1
NNW
4
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
5
2.3
W
6
3.5
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.2
SW
9
2
SW
7
1.9
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
6
1.6
SW
7
0.6
NW
4
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
655
1094
1849
2424
13
37
128
114
90
92
406
1671
1834
723
743
379
307
271
237
9
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
4
1
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
113
114
117
114
5
5
233
140
120
120
255
284
117
117
117
114
114
117
114
35
5
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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