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Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Phillip Island (20 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 17 Jun 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 Wednesday (Jun 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 23) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 21st Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1719 | 852 | 573 | 274 | 152 | 199 | 470 | 359 | 374 | 400 | 363 | 613 | 746 | 546 | 427 | 293 | 215 | 352 | 507 | 336 | 292 | 1621 | 611 | 1387 | 3264 | 3467 | 2863 | 1830 | 1288 | 1020 | 3228 | 1405 | 1576 | 1109 | 989 | 992 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:57AM 1.85 | 4:38PM 2.19 | 4:47AM 1.88 | 5:14PM 2.16 | 5:41AM 1.92 | 5:53PM 2.12 | 6:41AM 1.96 | 6:37PM 2.07 | 7:47AM 2.00 | 7:26PM 2.01 | 8:55AM 2.05 | 8:21PM 1.97 | 10:05AM 2.10 | 9:24PM 1.94 | 11:11AM 2.17 | 10:30PM 1.94 | 12:13PM 2.22 | 11:37PM 1.96 | 1:09PM 2.27 | 12:41AM 1.98 | 1:59PM 2.30 | 1:41AM 2.00 | 2:45PM 2.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:15PM 0.69 | 10:06AM 0.37 | 10:55PM 0.59 | 10:51AM 0.46 | 11:36PM 0.49 | 11:40AM 0.58 | 12:22AM 0.38 | 12:34PM 0.71 | 1:12AM 0.28 | 1:36PM 0.84 | 2:08AM 0.20 | 2:43PM 0.94 | 3:08AM 0.13 | 3:54PM 0.98 | 4:12AM 0.08 | 5:04PM 0.97 | 5:15AM 0.04 | 6:09PM 0.91 | 6:16AM 0.03 | 7:08PM 0.83 | 7:13AM 0.05 | 8:02PM 0.73 | 8:05AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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