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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 4 am Thursday 20 Mar 2025 AEDT
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 Thursday (Mar 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forrest Caves (Phillip Island) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 558 | 341 | 304 | 701 | 872 | 837 | 637 | 488 | 600 | 1816 | 1664 | 1020 | 686 | 437 | 269 | 304 | 368 | 311 | 1052 | 964 | 757 | 639 | 471 | 277 | 216 | 216 | 261 | 407 | 318 | 193 | 141 | 114 | 108 | 101 | 127 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:03PM 2.14 | 4:50AM 2.01 | 5:36PM 2.10 | 5:17AM 1.97 | 6:10PM 2.05 | 5:45AM 1.92 | 6:46PM 1.98 | 6:15AM 1.87 | 7:29PM 1.91 | 6:52AM 1.82 | 8:20PM 1.85 | 7:43AM 1.76 | 9:23PM 1.81 | 8:56AM 1.72 | 10:32PM 1.81 | 10:28AM 1.75 | 11:38PM 1.86 | 11:57AM 1.88 | 12:36AM 1.95 | 1:10PM 2.08 | 1:27AM 2.05 | 2:10PM 2.28 | 2:14AM 2.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:38AM 0.28 | 11:01PM 0.66 | 11:08AM 0.29 | 11:32PM 0.73 | 11:39AM 0.31 | 12:03AM 0.81 | 12:11PM 0.34 | 12:36AM 0.90 | 12:48PM 0.38 | 1:15AM 0.98 | 1:32PM 0.43 | 2:07AM 1.04 | 2:29PM 0.50 | 3:16AM 1.04 | 3:41PM 0.56 | 4:36AM 0.96 | 5:02PM 0.59 | 5:49AM 0.77 | 6:18PM 0.57 | 6:50AM 0.52 | 7:23PM 0.53 | 7:43AM 0.27 | 8:19PM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 11 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 28 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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