Cape Paterson surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 5,364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. 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 (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 16 days.
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