Cathedral Rock surf break

Cathedral Rock surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 21 Feb 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
18.2° 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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 21st Feb)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 24th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 23rd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
2
1
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
2.2
ESE
1.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1312121212131615141414131313131312121288
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)109282767248637311733697395226351940197717491619127910861021741528409559400
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
0
NNE
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglassonononononcrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:31PM
1.90
3:38AM
1.91
4:11PM
2.00
4:07AM
1.91
4:52PM
2.05
4:38AM
1.90
5:33PM
2.06
5:11AM
1.88
6:18PM
2.00
5:47AM
1.83
7:07PM
1.91
6:28AM
1.75
8:05PM
1.79
7:18AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
0.39
9:52AM
0.19
10:14PM
0.42
10:25AM
0.08
10:51PM
0.49
11:00AM
0.01
11:29PM
0.58
11:39AM
-0.01
12:10AM
0.69
12:22PM
0.03
12:55AM
0.81
1:11PM
0.12
1:50AM
0.91
Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset8:15--8:15--8:13--8:12--8:10--8:08--8:07--
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
--132--------------12
Temp. °C201922201617171521231716151417181817191818
Feels °C (?)191820201314141321211413121114151516181819
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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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