Remarkable Caves Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.19° S 147.84° E

Remarkable Caves Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Remarkable Caves sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.0° 

Remarkable Caves surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Remarkable Caves surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
1.7
SW
16
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
1504
8263
7301
5549
2346
3035
1700
1249
1570
1800
1117
691
963
305
543
526
275
207
1260
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
NW
65
WSW
50
WSW
35
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
W
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NNE
35
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
15
W
15
N
5
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
4:10AM0.63m
1:58PM1.06m
4:54AM0.63m
2:43PM1.08m
5:32AM0.64m
3:28PM1.10m
6:08AM0.64m
4:13PM1.12m
6:43AM0.66m
4:59PM1.12m
7:17AM0.69m
5:46PM1.10m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.29m
6:32AM0.61m
10:01PM0.27m
7:19AM0.61m
10:43PM0.24m
8:12AM0.61m
11:24PM0.22m
9:06AM0.60m
00:04AM0.21m
10:03AM0.59m
00:42AM0.21m
11:04AM0.59m
1:19AM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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