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Cathedral Rock surf break

Cathedral Rock surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 13 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
17.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 14th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1
SW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
2.4
SE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)1016141414131388888888888988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3624961644159813479058647117987956206941331122310689331121112112661114949
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:16PM
1.71
7:37AM
1.59
9:17PM
1.66
8:21AM
1.49
10:24PM
1.65
9:14AM
1.41
11:32PM
1.67
10:18AM
1.36
12:31AM
1.72
11:27AM
1.35
1:21AM
1.79
12:30PM
1.38
2:02AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:33PM
0.30
2:03AM
0.87
2:20PM
0.35
3:05AM
0.98
3:11PM
0.40
4:18AM
1.05
4:09PM
0.43
5:35AM
1.05
5:09PM
0.43
6:42AM
1.01
6:06PM
0.40
7:34AM
0.94
6:57PM
0.36
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:49--8:47--8:47-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
------3106--------1---
Temp. °C161715171817161516161616161716171718192018
Feels °C (?)151512161716131013121212111110121216171716
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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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