Cape Paterson Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.68° S 145.60° E

Issued: 3 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Paterson sea temperature is
15.4° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cape Paterson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Paterson surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
SW
18
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.8
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3074
2336
1538
1277
975
1952
1184
1018
1370
1401
1245
1003
570
230
160
399
399
732
434
326
131
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
SE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
25
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
ENE
10
N
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:01PM0.70m
8:09AM0.68m
7:50PM0.69m
9:17AM0.71m
8:46PM0.69m
10:25AM0.75m
9:48PM0.69m
11:29AM0.78m
10:53PM0.70m
12:29PM0.82m
11:58PM0.72m
1:24PM0.84m
1:01AM0.74m
Low Tide
12:57PM0.27m
1:36AM0.14m
1:59PM0.31m
2:31AM0.10m
3:07PM0.33m
3:30AM0.06m
4:17PM0.34m
4:32AM0.02m
5:24PM0.32m
5:34AM-0.01m
6:26PM0.30m
6:34AM-0.03m
7:24PM0.26m
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
5
14
1
Temp °C
14
14
16
17
18
16
18
17
13
13
13
11
12
15
15
16
18
18
19
20
17
Feels °C
14
12
13
14
15
12
10
10
7
8
11
8
10
12
12
13
15
15
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
SW
18
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.8
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
3074
2336
1538
1277
975
1952
1184
1018
1370
1401
1245
1003
570
230
160
399
399
732
434
326
131
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
NNW
4
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
WSW
16
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
22
45
2
405
269
127
48
104
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
31
10
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.9
NNW
4
1.2
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
6
28
67
87
44
1
1
1
2
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
5
44
5
5
5
5
38
105
126
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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