
Surf Forecasts:
Cathedral Rock surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 5,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM. 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 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sun night, near gales from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6990 | 4920 | 2997 | 1960 | 1172 | 1728 | 1548 | 1511 | 3829 | 4708 | 2801 | 2038 | 2037 | 1813 | 2274 | 2061 | 1568 | 1175 | 1042 | 721 | 493 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:55AM1.19m | 8:28AM1.23m | 8:59AM1.22m | 9:30AM1.18m | 9:59AM1.11m | 10:29AM1.01m | 11:01AM0.90m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.49m | 5:44PM0.51m | 6:08PM0.51m | 6:36PM0.49m | 7:05PM0.45m | 7:33PM0.42m | 7:56PM0.40m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | 5:24 | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 14 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | 18 | 478 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2274 | 2061 | 1568 | 1175 | 1042 | 721 | 493 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 21 | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 273 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 |
6990 | 4920 | 2997 | 1960 | 1172 | 1728 | 1548 | 1511 | 3829 | 4708 | 2801 | 2038 | 2037 | 1813 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 377 | 1851 | 1144 | 2019 | 144 | 377 | 377 | 417 | 1775 | 2008 | 937 | 2412 | 2472 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 |
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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.










