Cape Paterson Surf Forecast

/ VIC – East Coast (23 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (38.68° S 145.60° E)

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Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 19 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 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 Saturday (Nov 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf	8AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful	5AM (Thu 20th Nov)	8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).
	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SE	SW	SW	SW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	12	12	13	14	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	12	10	14	13	13	6	12	12	12	5
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1227	1402	2078	2233	1977	1752	1203	792	535	319	309	220	84	58	168	134	122	114	87	106	72
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	N	SW	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	11:13AM 0.61		12:38AM 0.68	12:06PM 0.61		1:25AM 0.71	12:55PM 0.62		2:07AM 0.74	1:40PM 0.63		2:47AM 0.76		2:22PM 0.64	3:25AM 0.77		3:02PM 0.65	4:01AM 0.78		3:40PM 0.65	4:37AM 0.78
Low Tide / height (m)		5:48PM 0.18		6:37AM 0.35	6:35PM 0.16		7:27AM 0.33	7:20PM 0.13		8:11AM 0.31		8:02PM 0.11	8:52AM 0.29		8:42PM 0.10	9:30AM 0.28		9:20PM 0.10	10:07AM 0.27		9:57PM 0.10

	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
Sunrise	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-
Sunset	-	8:12	-	-	8:14	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:16	-	-	8:17	-	-	8:19	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	15	13	12	12	12	12	12	13	16	18	16	14	16	15	20	21	19	22	20	16
Feels °C (?)	8	9	7	8	7	7	7	6	7	15	15	10	11	13	10	18	17	14	23	15	11

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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.