Surf Forecasts:
Cathedral Rock surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing for Cathedral Rock. This is a solid point break setup, and it’s fairly consistent, so there’s plenty to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing wild there.
We’re starting off with a bit of a rough patch. Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, is not looking good. There’s a solid 16ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is hammering it from the SW at 16 mph, right onshore. The combined energy is massive at 12002, but it’s just messy. That afternoon drops to 13ft, but it’s still cross-on. Honestly, you’d be better off waiting.
Thursday the 30th is where things start to turn. The morning sees the swell drop to 8ft from the SW, but the wind goes light cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is still strong at 2108, and the conditions will be clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing into the more powerful zone. The afternoon sees a bit of a cross-shore breeze, but it’s still rideable.
Friday the 31st is a treat. The morning has 6ft of SW swell, with a light cross-off breeze from the west at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate at 903, but the clean conditions will make every wave count. The afternoon turns to a light onshore, so get out early.
Saturday the 1st of August is a standout. The morning is 4ft from the SW, but the period is a long 17 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. It’s clean and glassy. The afternoon jumps up to 8ft, still with that long 17-second period and offshore wind. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with moderate energy at 3176. This is your best bet for the near-term.
Sunday the 2nd of August keeps the run going. Offshore winds from the NNW at 12 mph all day, with 8ft and 7ft of SW swell. The energy is strong, and the waves will be clean and powerful. Another excellent day.
Monday the 3rd of August is a mixed bag. The morning has 5ft with a cross-off breeze, clean. The afternoon, however, is a big spike: 16ft from the WSW, with a cross-shore wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is a massive 12428. This is big, powerful, and a bit messy. Only for the very experienced, and you’ll be fighting the wind.
Tuesday the 4th of August is a write-off, with cross-onshore winds messing up the 10ft and 8ft swells. The energy is still high, but the quality is poor.
Wednesday the 5th of August is a nice return to form. The morning has 5ft of SW swell with a light cross-off breeze, clean. The afternoon is glassy with a 4ft swell. This is a fun, mellow session.
Thursday the 6th of August is similar. The morning is clean with 5ft, and the afternoon is glassy with 5ft. Very good conditions.
Now, Friday the 7th of August is another big standout. The morning has 8ft of SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and offshore wind from the north at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 3157. This is a groundswell, and on a point break like Cathedral Rock, it’s going to be epic. The afternoon is also excellent with 7ft and a cross-off breeze.
The second week starts to get a bit more interesting. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August look good, with offshore winds and clean conditions. Monday the 10th of August has a big 10ft swell in the afternoon with a cross-off breeze, the energy is very strong at 4925. This is for experts.
Tuesday the 11th of August remains big, with 10ft and a very long 19-second period, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s still clean. The energy is huge at 6616. Wednesday the 12th of August is another great day, with 8ft and a solid offshore wind from the north. Thursday the 13th of August has a 12ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The energy is massive at 8224. This is big, powerful, and clean.
The absolute best on offer is the combination of the 1st and 7th of August. The 1st gives you a clean, building swell with offshore winds, and the 7th gives you a long-period groundswell with perfect offshore wind. Those are the ones to circle on the calendar. For the rest, it’s a solid run of clean, powerful surf, especially for those who can handle the size.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12002 | 7074 | 4364 | 2076 | 1498 | 1112 | 819 | 792 | 678 | 1816 | 3052 | 3417 | 2414 | 1983 | 1402 | 1325 | 2907 | 4118 | 1413 | 892 | 629 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.75m | 11:14PM1.38m | 12:47PM1.81m | 00:13AM1.43m | 1:23PM1.86m | 1:04AM1.51m | 1:56PM1.90m | 1:49AM1.60m | 2:26PM1.92m | 2:31AM1.69m | 2:55PM1.92m | 3:12AM1.77m | 3:22PM1.89m | 3:53AM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.95m | 5:43AM0.41m | 7:00PM0.85m | 6:31AM0.38m | 7:37PM0.75m | 7:15AM0.36m | 8:09PM0.63m | 7:56AM0.36m | 8:40PM0.52m | 8:35AM0.38m | 9:09PM0.41m | 9:13AM0.43m | 9:39PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | 19 | 3592 | 2076 | 1498 | 1112 | 819 | 792 | 678 | 1816 | 3052 | 3417 | 2414 | 1983 | 1402 | 1325 | 2356 | 3135 | 1413 | 892 | 629 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 29 | 39 | 21 | 72 | 186 | 210 | 6 | 47 | 25 | 55 | 20 | 18 | 16 | — | 154 | 167 | 196 | 459 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 159 | 104 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12002 | 7074 | 4364 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2907 | 4118 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 357 | 206 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 523 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 0 |
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