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Cape Paterson Surf Forecast
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Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 26 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Paterson this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days.
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 821 | 992 | 1471 | 1147 | 872 | 744 | 558 | 590 | 561 | 355 | 264 | 182 | 187 | 240 | 272 | 174 | 168 | 163 | 150 | 164 | 357 | 282 | 220 | 118 | 296 | 446 | 408 | 1442 | 4680 | 4478 | 3808 | 3067 | 2646 | 1929 | 1644 | 1144 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:47PM 0.68 | 10:46AM 0.72 | 10:48PM 0.69 | 11:55AM 0.78 | 11:45PM 0.72 | 12:55PM 0.84 | 12:40AM 0.74 | 1:48PM 0.87 | 1:32AM 0.77 | 2:38PM 0.89 | 2:22AM 0.78 | 3:26PM 0.88 | 3:11AM 0.78 | 4:12PM 0.85 | 4:00AM 0.76 | 4:56PM 0.81 | 4:49AM 0.73 | 5:40PM 0.77 | 5:40AM 0.68 | 6:25PM 0.73 | 6:35AM 0.64 | 7:10PM 0.68 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:38PM 0.25 | 4:14AM 0.16 | 4:53PM 0.26 | 5:15AM 0.09 | 6:00PM 0.25 | 6:12AM 0.02 | 6:59PM 0.23 | 7:06AM -0.03 | 7:51PM 0.21 | 7:58AM -0.06 | 8:40PM 0.20 | 8:47AM -0.06 | 9:27PM 0.20 | 9:36AM -0.03 | 10:13PM 0.20 | 10:23AM 0.02 | 11:00PM 0.22 | 11:09AM 0.08 | 11:48PM 0.23 | 11:55AM 0.15 | 12:38AM 0.25 | 12:44PM 0.22 | 1:32AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cape Paterson Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Paterson provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Paterson can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Paterson 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 (Cape Paterson) 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 Cape Paterson 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.
Cape Paterson is 70 km (43 miles) from Cranbourne. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cranbourne. Cranbourne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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