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Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Phillip Island (20 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1392 | 3217 | 3908 | 4176 | 3446 | 1764 | 746 | 665 | 541 | 305 | 236 | 169 | 307 | 744 | 546 | 307 | 716 | 2318 | 2855 | 2747 | 1565 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:57PM 1.94 | 5:32AM 1.76 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:20AM 0.44 | 11:54PM 0.92 | |||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Information about the Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) 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 (Forrest Caves (Phillip Island)) 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 Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) 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.
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