Cathedral Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.02° S 115.45° E

Issued: 1 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
20.2° 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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,062 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
10
2
SW
10
1.5
SW
8
1.4
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1005
649
330
344
1016
2716
2691
2800
2365
1951
1257
943
2895
2383
1939
1633
953
782
708
313
640
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
WNW
30
S
20
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
5
ENE
5
SW
20
WSW
30
W
40
W
35
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:33AM0.79m
3:47AM0.58m
12:03PM0.69m
3:34AM0.65m
12:05PM0.60m
4:01AM0.75m
4:46AM0.88m
5:38AM1.02m
6:32AM1.14m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.40m
8:06PM0.42m
7:38PM0.46m
10:37AM0.60m
7:01PM0.49m
5:44PM0.51m
3:19PM0.48m
3:47PM0.44m
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light rain
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
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5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
5:29
 mm
1
6
1
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
18
17
16
19
17
15
17
17
14
16
17
14
16
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
17
Feels °C
12
11
10
14
14
11
14
12
11
12
13
12
15
15
12
11
8
10
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
10
0.8
W
14
1.5
SW
8
1.4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
1005
649
330
344
1016
2716
2691
2800
2365
1951
1257
943
2895
2383
1939
1633
953
782
250
313
640
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
6
0.8
WSW
20
0.5
SW
4
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
47
432
9
308
282
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
5
0.8
N
4
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NW
5
2.3
SW
8
1
S
5
2
SW
10
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
16
19
44
45
622
50
708
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
7
121
325
209
28
0
28
0
0
144
0
0
173
50
360
629
493
28
144
28
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Rottnest Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
8
8
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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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