Cathedral Rock surf break

Cathedral Rock surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 01 Apr 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 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cathedral Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SSW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141312121111131314131313121212121412121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)480405180536268319181026532815224117501185742514309373499346236650827
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
WSW
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
N
10
NNW
15
NW
5
WSW
15
S
15
S
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
1.60
12:27AM
1.65
1:04PM
1.75
1:15AM
1.70
1:53PM
1.90
1:56AM
1.74
2:35PM
2.02
2:32AM
1.76
3:11PM
2.09
3:05AM
1.77
3:46PM
2.11
3:36AM
1.76
4:20PM
2.10
4:05AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
0.61
6:43AM
0.51
7:15PM
0.56
7:28AM
0.37
8:04PM
0.51
8:06AM
0.25
8:45PM
0.47
8:41AM
0.17
9:21PM
0.47
9:14AM
0.13
9:55PM
0.48
9:46AM
0.12
10:27PM
0.53
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--
Sunset-7:17--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08-
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cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211917182017151514141316151917202316151512
Feels °C (?)19191718191511101010912131718172016131210
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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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