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Cape Paterson surf break

Cape Paterson surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 AEDT
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Cape Paterson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Paterson sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Apr 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Paterson in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 2nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 8th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 7th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Paterson over the next 12 days.

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Wed
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Mon
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
WSW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
1.4
SW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
2.2
WSW
2.4
SW
2.5
WSW
2.2
SW
2.5
W
4.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)1414141391614141313121214151515141514141313131316814141410111415151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)33627724120842112571307711204215276091981387564353746271718631421119672651151138050911586592290234419031222406354653865300421251762
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
NE
10
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
35
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
NW
40
WNW
40
WNW
40
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
SSW
15
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
35
N
40
W
35
WSW
15
W
25
NW
20
WNW
25
W
25
WNW
15
W
30
WNW
40
W
20
SSW
5
S
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
ononononglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
0.88
3:48AM
0.81
4:45PM
0.88
4:33AM
0.81
5:31PM
0.86
5:18AM
0.79
6:17PM
0.82
6:03AM
0.76
7:03PM
0.76
6:50AM
0.71
7:52PM
0.71
7:42AM
0.66
8:44PM
0.67
8:43AM
0.62
9:42PM
0.64
9:57AM
0.59
10:44PM
0.62
11:17AM
0.59
11:44PM
0.62
12:28PM
0.62
12:36AM
0.63
1:24PM
0.66
1:22AM
0.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
0.17
10:11AM
-0.06
10:45PM
0.18
10:58AM
-0.05
11:29PM
0.20
11:44AM
-0.01
12:14AM
0.22
12:30PM
0.04
1:01AM
0.25
1:18PM
0.11
1:51AM
0.28
2:09PM
0.18
2:49AM
0.31
3:08PM
0.23
3:56AM
0.31
4:16PM
0.28
5:05AM
0.30
5:28PM
0.30
6:07AM
0.27
6:34PM
0.30
6:57AM
0.22
7:29PM
0.29
7:41AM
0.18
Wed
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Mon
14
Sunrise--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43
Sunset7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:52--
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Rain (mm)
-------1-----4---------1-----1--11--
Temp. °C181617171615151614151414181715151414151414212119171514171716171616151413
Feels °C (?)16151614121110989961010910101312111118171298912131214139101011

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Sun night).

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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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