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Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 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
18.5° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 12th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 14th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.8
SE
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)12111010910161514141371312121213131266
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)811401198273192171167301513492335317305236197190196161146226194
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
E
10
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
25
S
10
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
30
ESE
35
E
35
E
40
ESE
35
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:43PM
0.69
6:37AM
0.75
7:29PM
0.67
7:11AM
0.71
8:17PM
0.65
7:47AM
0.68
9:09PM
0.64
8:27AM
0.65
10:06PM
0.63
9:13AM
0.62
11:10PM
0.63
10:09AM
0.60
12:14AM
0.65
11:14AM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:32AM
0.24
1:08PM
0.12
1:13AM
0.29
1:48PM
0.14
1:56AM
0.33
2:29PM
0.15
2:45AM
0.37
3:15PM
0.17
3:41AM
0.39
4:08PM
0.17
4:48AM
0.41
5:06PM
0.18
6:00AM
0.41
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11
Sunset8:45--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:43--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141316181817171618181817181817191617181619
Feels °C (?)991415161413131515151012141213101111814
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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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