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 Sunday 16 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 14.6° 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Fri 21st Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf	11PM (Fri 21st Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful	11AM (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 Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.
	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
	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	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	18	6	7	8	9	8	11	11	11	12	12	13	14	15	15	14	13	13	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	79	132	569	1021	1060	831	1381	1094	1382	1302	1158	2173	2250	2215	1967	1154	1102	543	423	236	164
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WSW	W	WSW	W	W	NW	W	WNW	WNW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	S	S	S	ESE	ESE	ESE	E
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	8:33AM 0.67		9:28PM 0.61	9:24AM 0.64		10:39PM 0.62	10:18AM 0.62		11:43PM 0.64	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
Low Tide / height (m)		3:05PM 0.23	3:20AM 0.32		4:02PM 0.22	4:30AM 0.35		4:57PM 0.20		5:38AM 0.36	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

	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
Sunrise	5:54	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-
Sunset	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:14	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:15	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	7	3	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	13	14	12	12	13	14	15	17	16	14	15	13	12	13	12	12	11	12	15	17	15
Feels °C (?)	9	8	6	4	5	7	9	12	10	8	10	8	7	8	7	6	6	8	10	11	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 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.