Remarkable Caves surf break

Remarkable Caves surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AEST
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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
15.7° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 9th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, moderate winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
!
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
3
2
3
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1
S
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
746
3416
3343
7277
7749
6653
5587
3281
2499
2242
3521
3113
2724
1751
987
486
551
653
778
476
390
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
55
WSW
55
SW
50
SW
30
W
25
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
E
15
ESE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:12PM1.05m
2:23PM0.73m
11:02PM1.04m
2:35PM0.76m
11:57PM1.03m
2:56PM0.81m
00:57AM1.00m
3:22PM0.88m
2:03AM0.96m
3:52PM0.95m
3:16AM0.91m
4:25PM1.03m
Low Tide
5:48AM0.18m
6:27AM0.17m
4:21PM0.72m
7:06AM0.16m
5:50PM0.71m
7:44AM0.16m
7:11PM0.67m
8:23AM0.17m
8:28PM0.60m
9:03AM0.20m
9:40PM0.50m
9:44AM0.26m
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:04
5:02
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:58
4:57
7
1
5
Temp °C
10
10
10
12
12
12
13
14
14
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
11
12
13
13
3
1
2
1
0
2
6
9
8
6
7
8
9
8
9
9
10
8
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
3
SSW
14
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
2.5
SSW
13
0.2
E
12
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
S
10
1
S
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
746
94
58
39
20
20
4216
10
10
10
2440
10
2724
1751
987
486
250
653
778
476
390
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
11
0.2
N
7
0.8
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
13
0.3
ENE
14
1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
Energy kJ
128
4
130
19
11
13
17
40
192
235
551
390
125
62
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.3
ENE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.6
S
20
1
S
10
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSE
13
Energy kJ
329
36
35
299
204
14
3
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
5
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
Energy kJ
61
3416
3343
7277
7749
6653
5587
3281
2499
2242
3521
3113
4
2
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
6
3
1
4
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
35
39
45
151
616
39
35
33
39
33
34
35
14
33
20
2
0
14
0
10
260
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
3
2
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
7
5
6
4
5
5
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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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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