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Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 21 Aug 2025 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
12.9° 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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 24th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 23rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
0
0
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1
WSW
2.4
W
1.7
WSW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)15141315151615151414131319181615141310106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4493622296547521451203523362212143210619031244177710315503043611135542418
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
N
5
N
25
NW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
N
10
S
15
NE
10
NNE
5
ESE
15
NNE
10
N
30
N
30
NNW
40
NW
45
NW
45
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossononcross-
on		glasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:44PM
0.66
10:28AM
0.67
10:00PM
0.64
11:33AM
0.69
11:18PM
0.64
12:28PM
0.71
12:27AM
0.66
1:15PM
0.73
1:26AM
0.69
1:55PM
0.74
2:16AM
0.71
2:32PM
0.75
3:01AM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
0.36
3:34AM
0.13
4:21PM
0.35
4:43AM
0.15
5:34PM
0.32
5:48AM
0.16
6:36PM
0.28
6:46AM
0.16
7:26PM
0.22
7:36AM
0.17
8:10PM
0.18
8:21AM
0.17
8:49PM
0.14
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------10-26
Temp. °C14161514161512121110109131513171715131212
Feels °C (?)11141212151078887611139111011433
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for VIC - East Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Cape Paterson (calm at Pound Creek 19 km from Cape Paterson). 0.8m 15s groundswell from the WSW to make surfable waves.

    1 hour 33 minutes ago Cape Paterson
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19 km away, 1 h 33 min ago

4 km/h
ENE
0.0
12.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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