Cable Station Reef surf break

Cable Station Reef surfForecast / WA – Perth City / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 AWST
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Cable Station Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cable Station Reef sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cable Station Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Cable Station Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cable Station Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 24th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 24th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cable Station Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
20
1.5
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.9
SW
13
3
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2462
2079
1683
1224
1028
928
828
572
451
609
1309
1777
1743
1409
1389
1258
1033
950
888
1308
1035
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
W
15
SW
10
SE
5
SE
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
10
SW
20
SW
25
W
45
SW
35
S
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:10PM0.55m
11:48AM0.48m
4:49PM0.48m
10:56AM0.42m
6:14PM0.43m
8:27AM0.43m
7:22PM0.39m
8:10AM0.49m
8:23PM0.35m
8:17AM0.55m
9:24PM0.32m
8:31AM0.60m
Low Tide
1:16AM0.06m
1:47AM0.10m
2:07PM0.46m
2:07AM0.16m
2:35PM0.39m
2:11AM0.22m
3:08PM0.31m
1:47AM0.27m
3:41PM0.25m
00:54AM0.29m
4:11PM0.20m
00:33AM0.29m
4:41PM0.16m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
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5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
4
4
14
6
3
Temp °C
19
18
19
18
18
19
17
20
24
24
18
17
17
19
21
19
19
19
20
18
16
16
16
16
15
17
16
14
17
21
21
19
17
16
17
19
17
19
18
19
12
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.5
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
Energy kJ
2462
2079
1683
1224
1028
928
828
572
451
382
1309
1777
1743
1409
1389
1258
1033
950
888
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
23
0.9
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
12
Energy kJ
54
609
243
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
23
0.9
SW
6
Energy kJ
107
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
S
3
1.1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
3
1.9
SW
13
3
SW
8
Energy kJ
3
5
59
32
7
1308
1035
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
130
349
145
0
0
145
0
0
145
0
0
15
63
1
1
0
28
183
367
1881
1875
Best forecast wave conditions in Perth City Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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Information about the Cable Station Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cable Station Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cable Station Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cable Station Reef 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 (Cable Station Reef) 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 Cable Station Reef 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.

Cable Station Reef is 6 km (4 miles) from the very large city of Fremantle. If you plan a holiday in Perth City Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fremantle. Fremantle has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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