Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 12 Dec 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
15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 14th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1213121212137914141313121211111111101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34736427325121243188022995140364428241886954699377149101456311266
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
25
ESE
10
NE
15
W
15
SSW
20
WNW
45
WSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
20
E
0
SW
20
SE
10
E
5
S
20
ESE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
0.70
6:32AM
0.77
7:04PM
0.67
7:11AM
0.73
8:00PM
0.64
7:51AM
0.69
8:58PM
0.63
8:32AM
0.66
9:59PM
0.63
9:18AM
0.63
11:00PM
0.64
10:11AM
0.61
11:58PM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:11PM
0.16
12:12AM
0.17
12:57PM
0.16
12:58AM
0.23
1:43PM
0.17
1:46AM
0.29
2:29PM
0.17
2:39AM
0.34
3:16PM
0.18
3:39AM
0.37
4:06PM
0.18
4:44AM
0.39
4:58PM
0.17
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--
Sunset-8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C202221181816141413131313121313182422253125
Feels °C (?)192019141716743567999182017242820
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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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