Surf Forecasts:
Remarkable Caves surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,764 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Remarkable Caves in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Remarkable Caves over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 336 | 844 | 1133 | 1191 | 2789 | 5899 | 3651 | 4506 | 4281 | 2563 | 2261 | 3859 | 2682 | 1766 | 1142 | 1685 | 2151 | 2982 | 2281 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.10m | 7:50AM0.73m | 6:36PM1.06m | 8:22AM0.78m | 7:30PM1.00m | 8:54AM0.84m | 8:31PM0.92m | 9:29AM0.91m | 9:41PM0.85m | 10:06AM0.97m | 10:58PM0.79m | 10:47AM1.04m | 00:21AM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.22m | 12:09PM0.57m | 1:54AM0.25m | 1:18PM0.54m | 2:29AM0.29m | 2:29PM0.49m | 3:03AM0.35m | 3:40PM0.42m | 3:40AM0.42m | 4:50PM0.34m | 4:19AM0.49m | 5:58PM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
273 | 284 | 794 | 1133 | 666 | 2405 | 2356 | 2613 | 3431 | 3228 | 2563 | 2261 | 3859 | 2682 | 1766 | 1142 | 1685 | 2151 | 2982 | 2281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 13 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — | NE 9 | SSW 20 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | ENE 10 |
173 | 235 | 108 | 100 | 56 | 32 | 18 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 395 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 22 | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | NE 11 | — | — |
89 | 336 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 45 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
— | 3 | 844 | 745 | 1191 | 2789 | 5899 | 3651 | 4506 | 4281 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 34 | — | 5 | 17 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 10 |
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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.











