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Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Phillip Island (20 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 20 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) this week:
The surf forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 235 | 214 | 203 | 158 | 441 | 382 | 401 | 447 | 964 | 827 | 685 | 514 | 308 | 304 | 212 | 1707 | 1982 | 1486 | 1325 | 978 | 595 | 577 | 799 | 911 | 804 | 1261 | 763 | 525 | 437 | 252 | 212 | 212 | 164 | 123 | 94 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:43PM 2.11 | 4:18AM 1.85 | 5:20PM 2.06 | 4:53AM 1.82 | 6:00PM 2.00 | 5:39AM 1.79 | 6:47PM 1.94 | 6:39AM 1.76 | 7:42PM 1.90 | 7:57AM 1.77 | 8:43PM 1.87 | 9:24AM 1.86 | 9:46PM 1.88 | 10:45AM 2.02 | 10:46PM 1.93 | 11:53AM 2.21 | 11:43PM 2.00 | 12:52PM 2.38 | 12:37AM 2.09 | 1:45PM 2.49 | 1:28AM 2.16 | 2:35PM 2.52 | 2:18AM 2.20 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:06AM 0.30 | 10:42PM 0.82 | 10:40AM 0.33 | 11:18PM 0.87 | 11:19AM 0.39 | 12:01AM 0.89 | 12:06PM 0.46 | 12:53AM 0.88 | 1:04PM 0.56 | 1:55AM 0.81 | 2:16PM 0.67 | 3:04AM 0.68 | 3:37PM 0.73 | 4:11AM 0.49 | 4:53PM 0.73 | 5:13AM 0.27 | 6:00PM 0.70 | 6:09AM 0.06 | 6:57PM 0.65 | 7:03AM -0.09 | 7:49PM 0.60 | 7:54AM -0.17 | 8:37PM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, gales from the WSW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) 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 (Forrest Caves (Phillip Island)) 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 Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) 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.
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