Cathedral Rock surfForecast / WA – Rottnest Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 AWST
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Cathedral Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Cathedral Rock surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 1st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
2
3
3
4
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
10
1.8
SW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
2
WSW
17
1.9
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
3.5
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6232
3782
1632
1311
997
980
698
466
924
969
1081
945
843
811
1018
2309
2121
1081
921
2948
4262
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
40
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
E
15
NE
10
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
N
25
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
45
WNW
55
W
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:20AM1.23m
9:46AM1.23m
10:11AM1.20m
10:37AM1.13m
11:05AM1.05m
11:37AM0.94m
12:14PM0.83m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.53m
7:52PM0.53m
8:33PM0.51m
9:12PM0.48m
9:43PM0.46m
10:06PM0.45m
10:19PM0.47m
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:20
1
1
2
1
1
10
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
17
17
16
16
16
15
17
17
15
20
19
18
21
20
20
20
20
8
11
12
10
10
11
13
13
13
11
14
13
10
15
13
16
17
15
14
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
18
2.1
WSW
10
1.8
SW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
2
WSW
17
1.9
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
Energy kJ
3782
38
104
997
980
698
466
924
969
1081
945
843
811
1018
2309
2121
1081
921
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
18
0.8
W
7
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
22
1.1
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
9
Energy kJ
64
69
234
226
512
59
181
932
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
18
55
32
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
0.4
NE
3
1.2
WNW
5
1.8
W
7
2.5
WSW
14
3.5
W
14
Energy kJ
6232
1632
1311
2
56
302
2948
4262
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
Distance (km)
2465
2465
360
370
370
28
0
0
0
1
0
28
28
28
1
1
363
363
910
452
2019
Best forecast wave conditions in Rottnest Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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