
Surf Forecasts:
Cathedral Rock surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 15,536 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here, checkin’ in on Cathedral Rock. This is a point break that likes a south-southwest swell, and the water temp is pretty normal for this time of year, nothin’ to write home about.
We got a bit of a slow start, but once it fires up, there’s some serious juice. The first real action is Saturday, July 25th, with a solid 11.5ft swell from the SW, but the wind is side-shore, so it’s got a little chop. The energy is strong at 3318 (moderate energy). By Saturday afternoon, the swell is still 11.5ft, the wind is still side, but the energy jumps to 5938 (strong energy) – still a bit rough.
Sunday the 26th is better. The swell drops to 8.2ft in the morning, but it’s side-shore. By Sunday afternoon, the wind goes side-offshore, the swell is 7.2ft from the SW, and the energy is 1871 (moderate). The conditions clean up, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout window.
Monday the 27th afternoon is a ripper. The swell eases to 4.6ft, but the wind goes offshore at 12 mph, energy at 714 (moderate). Clean, lined-up waves. For a point, that offshore wind is a dream.
Tuesday the 28th morning has a 6.9ft swell with side-offshore wind, but it’s cloudy, energy at 1359 (moderate). Tuesday afternoon gets a 8.2ft swell, but the wind is side and choppy – not worth it.
Now, Wednesday the 29th is a beast. The morning sees a 13.1ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period, energy at 6356 (very strong). That’s heavy groundswell, and at a point, it’ll be a freight train. The wind is side-onshore, so it’s choppy and big. This is experts-only, and even then, it’s a monster. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 9.8ft, but still strong at 4062 (very strong) and messy.
Thursday the 30th is a gem. The morning has a 6.9ft swell with light side-offshore wind, energy at 1387 (moderate). Clean conditions, excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is 5.9ft, still glassy.
Friday the 31st afternoon is another standout. The swell is 8.2ft from the SW with a 14-second period, side-offshore wind, energy at 2876 (strong). Clean, shaped waves.
Saturday, August 1st, is the best on offer. The morning has a 4.6ft swell, but the period is 17 seconds – that’s very long groundswell. The energy is 2329 (strong), and the wind is light and side-offshore. A point break will handle that long period perfectly, giving you long, racy walls. The afternoon is even better with a 7.9ft swell and 16-second period, energy at 3206 (strong), and glassy conditions. This is the top pick.
Sunday, August 2nd, has a 9.8ft swell in the morning with an 18-second period, but the wind is side-shore, so it’s crinkled. The afternoon is side-onshore and choppy. Not the best.
Monday, August 3rd, is a solid call. The morning has a 8.2ft swell with light side-offshore wind, energy at 2726 (strong). The afternoon is the same, clean and powerful. Tuesday, August 4th, is even better – the wind goes offshore in the morning, light, with a 7.2ft swell, energy at 1479 (moderate). The afternoon is also offshore, 6.6ft from the SSW, energy at 1519 (moderate). Both are excellent for experienced surfers.
Wednesday, August 5th, has a moderate offshore wind, 5.2ft swell in the morning, 6.9ft in the afternoon, both clean. Thursday, August 6th, is a gem – gentle offshore winds all day, 5.6ft swell with a 16-second period in the morning, energy at 2063 (strong). The afternoon is similar, glassy and clean.
After that, it fades. Friday, August 7th, has a 8.2ft swell, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) from the SE, not the ideal direction, and the wind is strong offshore – messy. The rest is small and choppy. The 9th of August morning
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3769 | 3580 | 2212 | 1456 | 778 | 584 | 505 | 368 | 1387 | 1109 | 1629 | 7227 | 7993 | 4369 | 2340 | 1569 | 1154 | 799 | 1302 | 2140 | 1657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:05PM1.54m | 8:57AM1.67m | 7:55PM1.45m | 10:06AM1.66m | 8:57PM1.38m | 11:10AM1.69m | 10:07PM1.36m | 12:03PM1.75m | 11:14PM1.38m | 12:47PM1.81m | 00:13AM1.43m | 1:23PM1.86m | 1:04AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41PM0.93m | 1:51AM0.36m | 2:49PM1.01m | 2:47AM0.41m | 4:05PM1.04m | 3:48AM0.44m | 5:18PM1.02m | 4:48AM0.43m | 6:16PM0.95m | 5:43AM0.41m | 7:00PM0.85m | 6:31AM0.38m | 7:37PM0.75m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
3318 | 2358 | 1474 | 935 | 778 | 584 | 505 | 368 | 1387 | 1109 | 1629 | 6324 | 6996 | 4369 | 2340 | 1569 | 1154 | 799 | 1302 | 2140 | 1657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | NE 4 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
— | — | — | 27 | 42 | 85 | 136 | 246 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 87 | 162 | 377 | 822 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | SW 7 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3769 | 3580 | 2212 | 1456 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 135 | — | 7227 | 7993 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 18 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 5 | 356 | 686 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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.










