Remarkable Caves surf break

Remarkable Caves surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

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Remarkable Caves surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Remarkable Caves sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Remarkable Caves this week:

The surf forecast for Remarkable Caves over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Remarkable Caves in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Remarkable Caves over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
0
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
18
1
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1307
886
553
261
164
96
738
817
508
215
125
85
419
453
435
666
340
277
178
112
104
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
10
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
5
NW
10
E
15
NE
10
N
10
WNW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:16AM0.91m
4:25PM1.03m
4:35AM0.85m
5:01PM1.11m
5:59AM0.80m
5:40PM1.18m
7:26AM0.77m
6:23PM1.24m
8:57AM0.76m
7:10PM1.28m
10:27AM0.76m
8:01PM1.29m
11:52AM0.77m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.26m
10:48PM0.38m
10:26AM0.35m
11:54PM0.24m
11:08AM0.45m
00:58AM0.11m
11:52AM0.55m
2:01AM0.00m
12:36PM0.64m
3:04AM-0.07m
1:22PM0.70m
4:06AM-0.09m
2:13PM0.74m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:55
4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:51
3
Temp °C
12
13
13
12
15
16
15
17
17
18
19
20
18
18
19
18
16
17
17
16
15
10
10
10
8
12
13
12
13
13
14
14
16
14
14
15
13
16
15
15
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
18
1
SW
16
0.9
NE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
SW
13
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
13
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
Energy kJ
1307
886
553
261
164
96
738
817
508
65
38
85
419
453
435
666
340
165
94
90
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
NE
4
0.5
SW
14
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
NE
6
0.5
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
37
3
2
2
29
5
102
22
53
215
125
33
42
143
88
277
178
112
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
14
10
65
8
8
7
7
6
2
11
36
75
73
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.5
NNE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.3
N
3
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
N
3
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
9
22
7
20
19
46
103
147
1
30
31
68
27
18
9
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
38
18
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
14
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
5
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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Information about the Remarkable Caves Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Remarkable Caves provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Remarkable Caves can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Remarkable Caves 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 (Remarkable Caves) 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 Remarkable Caves 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.

Remarkable Caves is 5 km (3 miles) from Port Arthur. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Arthur. Port Arthur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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