Remarkable Caves surf break

Remarkable Caves surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 16 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
14.4° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 16th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
4
3
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
S
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
63
567
385
293
377
239
156
151
82
160
358
414
371
843
272
272
1424
2254
1125
700
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
S
5
ENE
5
N
15
ENE
10
NW
10
NW
20
W
45
SW
35
SW
30
SW
15
NW
20
NW
15
W
15
SW
5
E
15
NE
15
NW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:50PM1.14m
2:34PM0.82m
11:48PM1.05m
Low Tide
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
6:54AM0.03m
6:01PM0.75m
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7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
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4:53
4:52
4:52
4:51
4:50
4:50
4:49
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1
Temp °C
17
17
17
17
14
14
15
15
14
14
15
13
12
13
12
14
16
14
13
14
13
14
14
14
14
12
14
15
13
12
11
10
5
4
8
8
10
12
11
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
SSW
17
1
ENE
11
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
2.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
56
73
162
173
177
137
248
207
158
124
99
86
414
251
843
217
176
176
2254
1125
700
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
ENE
9
0.9
SSW
16
1
ENE
11
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
8
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
Energy kJ
97
63
567
385
293
377
239
156
151
82
76
246
78
371
230
272
272
6
117
82
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
S
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
ENE
9
0.6
SW
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
6
31
11
36
75
72
160
358
151
36
24
144
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
0.6
SW
3
1.6
SW
6
1.4
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
5
1.1
SW
5
0.3
NW
2
0.8
WSW
9
2.3
SW
12
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
261
364
6
150
117
99
65
1
96
1424
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
Distance (km)
10
475
0
20
44
0
0
0
0
0
20
479
69
39
18
20
20
20
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
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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