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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) this week:
The surf forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3665 | 3026 | 1754 | 633 | 361 | 309 | 444 | 800 | 1711 | 3305 | 2270 | 1569 | 1471 | 1021 | 925 | 1591 | 1626 | 1838 | 1904 | 991 | 732 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:20PM 1.98 | 7:43AM 1.91 | 7:20PM 1.84 | 8:51AM 1.82 | 8:35PM 1.74 | 10:03AM 1.79 | 10:02PM 1.71 | 11:07AM 1.81 | 11:22PM 1.77 | 12:00PM 1.86 | 12:24AM 1.88 | 12:43PM 1.92 | 1:14AM 1.99 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:32PM 0.86 | 1:00AM 0.32 | 1:32PM 0.95 | 2:03AM 0.48 | 2:47PM 0.99 | 3:16AM 0.61 | 4:09PM 0.95 | 4:32AM 0.67 | 5:19PM 0.84 | 5:39AM 0.67 | 6:13PM 0.69 | 6:34AM 0.65 | 6:57PM 0.54 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | 4 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for VIC - Phillip Island
Continuing clean conditions at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) (light winds from the ESE at Rhyll 8 km from Forrest Caves (Phillip Island)). 3.3m 13s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.7m 17s long period groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
1 h 6 min ago
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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 12 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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