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Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 09 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
15.8° 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 Wednesday (Dec 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 15th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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 Thu night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)11111313131312121212121212121313812131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1032944161314081182837488480522435358268209297431364906221917641486802
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
E
5
SE
25
SE
10
N
20
W
10
W
10
WNW
35
W
45
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
0.76
4:28AM
0.86
4:23PM
0.75
5:11AM
0.84
5:17PM
0.73
5:53AM
0.81
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:46AM
0.21
9:51PM
-0.01
10:35AM
0.19
10:40PM
0.04
11:23AM
0.17
11:27PM
0.10
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
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--
Sunset-8:32--8:32--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141413131312131415192120171716151614131313
Feels °C (?)99910108101010181817161415885557
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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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