Cathedral Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.52° S 144.00° E

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cathedral Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cathedral Rock surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cathedral Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cathedral Rock in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 21st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 27th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
16
3
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
11
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2711
2394
1336
1903
1799
1479
1261
1289
1212
1130
1668
1561
1514
1589
1387
1109
1067
932
2133
2212
1832
Wind (km/h)
30
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
5
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
S
5
SSE
5
SE
5
NNW
5
NE
5
NW
5
NW
5
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:26AM1.79m
3:20PM2.16m
3:24AM1.80m
4:04PM2.10m
4:24AM1.79m
4:48PM2.01m
5:25AM1.76m
5:32PM1.89m
6:28AM1.74m
6:18PM1.77m
7:34AM1.72m
7:07PM1.64m
8:41AM1.72m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.05m
9:35PM0.42m
9:34AM0.18m
10:24PM0.35m
10:27AM0.34m
11:13PM0.30m
11:22AM0.51m
00:03AM0.29m
12:21PM0.68m
00:55AM0.30m
1:24PM0.81m
1:48AM0.32m
2:34PM0.91m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
 mm
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
12
12
9
11
11
10
10
10
9
10
10
8
12
13
Feels °C
10
7
8
8
9
9
8
8
9
5
8
9
7
7
8
7
8
8
6
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
2.4
SSW
11
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
Energy kJ
2711
803
1336
1903
1799
1479
1261
1289
1212
1130
1668
1561
1514
1589
1387
1109
1067
932
2133
2212
1832
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
1.4
SW
15
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.7
SW
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
17
0.6
SW
21
Energy kJ
18
930
43
30
11
3
42
42
8
16
36
15
28
31
16
274
19
49
287
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
20
0.3
SW
23
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
4
31
25
1
2
2
1
21
30
80
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
6
3
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
249
2394
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
5
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
288
547
393
62
62
18
0
0
0
4
0
18
18
18
20
57
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
5
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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 16 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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