Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 17 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
15.9° 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
2.2
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.7
SW
1.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)101011121212116678868887617168
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9810612322716765991119611010011433787983338118131576310181688
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
W
15
SE
15
NNE
5
ESE
30
ENE
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
5
ESE
10
E
45
WSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
W
45
WSW
45
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
crossoffglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
0.64
10:11AM
0.61
11:58PM
0.66
11:08AM
0.60
12:52AM
0.68
12:05PM
0.60
1:41AM
0.71
12:59PM
0.61
2:25AM
0.73
1:50PM
0.62
3:05AM
0.75
2:36PM
0.63
3:42AM
0.77
3:20PM
0.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44AM
0.39
4:58PM
0.17
5:49AM
0.39
5:51PM
0.16
6:48AM
0.38
6:43PM
0.15
7:40AM
0.36
7:31PM
0.13
8:28AM
0.33
8:16PM
0.12
9:10AM
0.31
8:57PM
0.11
9:50AM
0.28
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Sunrise-5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50-
Sunset--8:38--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:42--8:42--8:42
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1----19-1--2-12-
Temp. °C212623232527221415142121161415151415141314
Feels °C (?)18242020242418101111211912771198654
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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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