Cathedral Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.02° S 115.45° E

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
20.6° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, W swell with 6,714 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 21st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 26th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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 Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
15
1
WSW
19
4
WSW
9
4.5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
544
491
594
594
955
902
850
624
504
346
309
330
347
265
443
777
2061
4890
6114
3651
3595
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
0
ENE
10
N
0
ESE
10
E
15
NE
5
S
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NNW
35
NNE
40
N
50
NNW
35
WNW
45
WNW
50
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:08AM0.67m
8:12AM0.62m
5:32AM0.67m
5:37AM0.78m
6:07AM0.90m
6:43AM1.02m
7:19AM1.12m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.45m
9:26PM0.47m
6:56PM0.45m
6:21PM0.42m
5:58PM0.42m
5:31PM0.44m
5:21PM0.47m
5:27PM0.49m
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<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>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
2
4
1
8
15
5
4
Temp °C
18
18
19
20
18
18
18
16
18
18
15
19
19
16
20
20
17
17
17
17
17
Feels °C
15
14
17
19
18
18
17
13
17
15
11
15
14
10
15
15
9
9
11
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
15
1
WSW
19
3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
544
491
594
594
955
902
850
624
504
346
309
330
347
265
443
758
3595
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.9
WSW
14
0.2
NNW
4
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
WSW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
26
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
13
Energy kJ
20
366
1
142
136
1
49
2
13
31
100
294
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
24
0.3
WSW
22
0.6
WSW
15
Energy kJ
55
98
174
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
N
4
0.7
NNE
3
1.1
N
4
1.5
NW
6
2.5
NW
7
4
WSW
9
4.5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
11
15
5
3
3
3
2
10
46
159
777
2061
4890
6114
3651
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
7
9
5
5
Distance (km)
44
7
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
35
318
35
121
629
361
355
173
361
Best forecast wave conditions in Rottnest Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
7
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
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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