Remarkable Caves surf break

Remarkable Caves surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 14 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
14.3° 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 Friday (May 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 21st May)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
0
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
18
1
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
1
SW
17
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
731
817
508
215
97
63
567
453
350
422
246
273
184
130
298
263
423
635
2054
1363
412
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
5
ENE
5
NW
20
NNE
15
N
15
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:55PM1.27m
1:03PM0.79m
9:52PM1.22m
1:56PM0.80m
Low Tide
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
5:06AM-0.08m
3:17PM0.76m
6:03AM-0.04m
4:35PM0.77m
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:51
4:50
4:50
2
3
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
17
15
15
15
14
14
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
12
14
14
13
14
15
14
16
16
14
12
13
13
11
8
8
5
6
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.4
SW
13
1.2
ENE
8
1
SW
15
1
ENE
8
1.1
SW
14
1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
731
817
508
127
57
63
162
453
137
422
158
188
121
94
92
64
423
635
843
305
412
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
NE
8
0.9
SW
14
1
ENE
8
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
NE
10
Energy kJ
49
8
7
215
97
31
567
84
350
134
246
273
184
130
104
263
88
108
115
125
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
1.2
WSW
13
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
S
21
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
33
7
6
461
1
11
36
75
72
35
164
161
366
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
1.7
NE
7
0.3
N
2
0.7
NE
6
1.2
NE
8
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.3
SSW
5
Energy kJ
25
24
20
285
1
40
164
298
216
2054
1363
95
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
4
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
38
0
0
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
45
99
260
775
69
33
99
69
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
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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