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Cape Paterson Surf Forecast
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Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
670 | 580 | 355 | 1049 | 567 | 379 | 501 | 1251 | 915 | 617 | 382 | 274 | 166 | 160 | 231 | 504 | 174 | 711 | 560 | 552 | 437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 2:16AM0.77m | 3:22PM0.87m | 3:10AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.85m | 4:04AM0.76m | 4:54PM0.82m | 4:59AM0.73m | 5:39PM0.79m | 5:57AM0.69m | 6:24PM0.75m | 6:58AM0.66m | 7:09PM0.71m | 8:03AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.22m | 8:43AM-0.05m | 9:25PM0.20m | 9:33AM-0.01m | 10:14PM0.19m | 10:23AM0.04m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.10m | 11:56PM0.18m | 12:03PM0.18m | 00:48AM0.18m | 12:56PM0.24m | 1:41AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 |
 | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 214 | 580 | 347 | 1049 | 567 | 379 | 501 | 1251 | 915 | 617 | 382 | 274 | 166 | 160 | 231 | 43 | 138 | 711 | 560 | 552 | 437 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 8 | SE 5 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 302 | 355 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 58 | 10 | 20 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SE 12 | W 24 |
| kJ | 30 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 174 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 4 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 670 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 504 | 17 | — | 22 | 7 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 113 | 465 | 499 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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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