Cathedral Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.02° S 115.45° E

Issued: 1 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
20.3° C

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cathedral Rock in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
826
710
479
1005
649
334
344
1031
3024
2937
3226
2491
1976
1130
1106
1396
1322
1156
975
894
398
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
30
NNE
40
NNE
30
NNW
25
WNW
25
SSE
35
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
S
20
ENE
20
NNE
10
WNW
15
N
20
N
15
W
30
SSW
45
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:01AM0.90m
11:33AM0.79m
3:47AM0.58m
12:03PM0.69m
3:34AM0.65m
12:05PM0.60m
4:01AM0.75m
4:46AM0.88m
5:38AM1.02m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.40m
8:10PM0.40m
8:06PM0.42m
7:38PM0.46m
10:37AM0.60m
7:01PM0.49m
5:44PM0.51m
3:19PM0.48m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
 mm
1
8
1
2
6
1
Temp °C
17
16
14
18
17
17
19
16
15
16
14
13
17
17
16
19
20
17
17
17
14
Feels °C
12
10
6
12
11
12
15
13
9
11
9
9
14
13
13
18
19
13
14
12
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
8
Energy kJ
826
710
479
1005
649
334
344
1031
3024
2937
3226
2491
1976
1130
1106
1396
1322
1156
975
894
315
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.9
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
18
0.6
WNW
6
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
19
0.3
W
18
0.6
W
16
1.1
WSW
12
Energy kJ
15
427
31
27
8
30
55
188
398
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
N
4
0.9
N
4
1
NNW
5
0.8
NW
5
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
WSW
4
1
S
5
Energy kJ
8
16
14
26
48
38
5
4
19
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
28
35
329
44
121
345
166
28
28
28
0
0
28
28
1
44
7
144
258
417
638
Best forecast wave conditions in Rottnest Island
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
7
5
4
4
6
6
5
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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 31 km (19 miles) from the very large city of Fremantle. If you plan a holiday in Rottnest Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fremantle. Fremantle has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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