Cathedral Rock surf break

Cathedral Rock surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Cathedral Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cathedral Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cathedral Rock in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 8th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
3
2
0
0
2
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)121211111111121212151514131313121213121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4033443383773714146147236661585154213361102746700355164523811438963580
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
NW
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
NNW
15
S
20
S
10
S
5
E
5
SW
15
W
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onoffoffonoffonononcross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50PM
1.63
2:15AM
2.10
1:54PM
1.71
3:01AM
2.14
2:53PM
1.77
3:43AM
2.14
3:49PM
1.82
4:24AM
2.11
4:42PM
1.84
5:03AM
2.05
5:35PM
1.83
5:42AM
1.95
6:26PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:21PM
0.04
8:24AM
0.66
8:16PM
0.05
9:12AM
0.52
9:08PM
0.09
9:58AM
0.40
9:57PM
0.17
10:42AM
0.31
10:46PM
0.29
11:25AM
0.26
11:33PM
0.43
12:07PM
0.24
12:20AM
0.59
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--
Sunset-8:51--8:51--8:51--8:51--8:51--8:51--8:50-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171817202017323128242115202824181915141515
Feels °C (?)151515181716303028211813202724131411121212
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Information about the Cathedral Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cathedral Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cathedral Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cathedral Rock 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 (Cathedral Rock) 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 Cathedral Rock 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.

Cathedral Rock is 52 km (32 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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