Cathedral Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.52° S 144.00° E

Issued: 9 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
14.9° 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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.2
W
10
1.1
SW
14
2.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
409
911
1325
1493
1536
1536
1119
1220
1108
833
534
500
472
331
317
253
212
246
295
485
1072
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
E
5
E
5
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
30
N
20
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
35
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
8:41AM1.72m
7:59PM1.54m
9:46AM1.74m
8:55PM1.46m
10:46AM1.78m
9:53PM1.42m
11:39AM1.82m
10:49PM1.41m
12:25PM1.87m
11:41PM1.42m
1:07PM1.91m
00:28AM1.45m
1:44PM1.95m
Low Tide
1:48AM0.32m
2:34PM0.91m
2:42AM0.34m
3:46PM0.95m
3:36AM0.35m
4:53PM0.95m
4:29AM0.35m
5:50PM0.93m
5:19AM0.33m
6:39PM0.88m
6:04AM0.31m
7:20PM0.83m
6:47AM0.29m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
 mm
1
4
6
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
13
13
10
15
15
14
12
12
15
15
12
11
14
14
Feels °C
11
11
11
9
10
9
9
11
10
7
12
12
11
9
9
10
9
8
4
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
409
911
1325
1493
1536
1536
1119
1220
1108
833
534
500
472
331
317
253
212
246
295
485
1050
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SW
22
0.3
SW
22
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
160
74
73
19
18
40
5
4
18
17
6
4
13
25
40
21
37
33
157
103
239
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.1
S
15
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
22
19
18
17
3
9
4
3
3
4
14
38
121
223
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1.2
W
10
0.5
NW
3
2.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
7
9
4
14
17
12
15
9
26
42
49
279
4
1072
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
22
57
48
57
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
145
4
552
363
421
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
8
5
6
5
8
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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