Cape Paterson Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.68° S 145.60° E

Issued: 9 am 12 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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, WSW swell with 1,837 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
2.2
SW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1159
975
1837
1057
1126
961
1434
1216
850
480
331
200
347
516
1095
712
514
330
180
110
94
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNW
30
N
40
NNW
40
NNW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
15
NE
5
E
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
30
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:16PM0.85m
2:01AM0.75m
Low Tide
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
7:32AM-0.03m
8:19PM0.22m
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
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7:31
7:31
7:33
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
9
6
1
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
17
17
17
13
13
12
11
12
14
14
13
14
14
15
16
16
17
19
17
Feels °C
14
14
9
10
10
7
8
9
7
10
13
12
10
12
12
13
15
14
15
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
2.2
SW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
Energy kJ
1159
975
1837
1057
1126
961
1434
1216
850
480
331
200
347
306
1095
712
514
330
180
110
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.1
N
8
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
17
0.1
E
10
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
22
45
1
114
277
155
46
236
516
2
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
E
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SW
22
0.3
NW
4
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
31
1
1
18
3
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
1.4
NW
5
1.3
NW
5
1.3
WSW
6
0.5
NE
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
N
2
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NNW
4
Energy kJ
4
10
29
102
93
115
5
1
6
14
9
3
2
3
14
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
5
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
5
38
350
117
81
45
44
20
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
38
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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