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 Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Remarkable Caves in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 23s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 23s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
4
3
1
2
1
0
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
20
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
523
2274
2909
1613
886
553
321
164
96
913
817
502
212
123
127
661
418
269
171
144
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
ENE
15
E
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
15
N
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
10
SW
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
2:03AM0.96m
3:52PM0.95m
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
Low Tide
8:28PM0.60m
9:03AM0.20m
9:40PM0.50m
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
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
4:58
4:57
4:55
4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4
Temp °C
13
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
15
16
15
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
16
13
11
11
11
11
11
10
9
9
12
13
12
13
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
20
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1
SW
16
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
Energy kJ
581
523
2274
2909
1613
886
553
321
164
96
913
817
502
54
32
111
661
197
176
161
165
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
1
S
10
1
SW
12
0.6
SSE
9
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SSW
22
0.5
SW
14
0.1
SE
14
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
NE
6
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
169
179
292
64
14
3
2
2
5
95
100
8
33
212
123
127
40
418
269
171
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
13
0.5
S
24
0.8
S
9
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
1.1
NE
6
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
34
291
110
16
14
30
65
8
7
7
6
3
100
1
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.4
NNW
3
1
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
1.6
NE
9
0.6
N
3
1
SSW
4
Energy kJ
7
28
1
19
35
32
82
3
76
40
354
7
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
2
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
14
2
0
14
0
0
260
0
0
38
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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