Cathedral Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.02° S 115.45° E

Issued: 1 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
20.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Sat night, near gales from the SSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
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
0
2
3
4
4
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
16
2
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2249
1717
2483
1953
1604
1351
999
883
710
559
993
649
330
453
899
1611
1714
3273
3161
2474
1435
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
35
WSW
25
S
30
SE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
30
ENE
35
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
40
N
40
NNW
55
SSW
45
S
45
S
45
S
40
SSE
30
S
30
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:30AM1.18m
9:59AM1.11m
10:29AM1.01m
11:01AM0.90m
11:33AM0.79m
3:47AM0.58m
12:03PM0.69m
3:34AM0.65m
12:05PM0.60m
4:01AM0.75m
Low Tide
7:05PM0.45m
7:33PM0.42m
7:56PM0.40m
8:10PM0.40m
8:06PM0.42m
7:38PM0.46m
10:37AM0.60m
7:01PM0.49m
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rain showers
mod rain
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
cloud
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7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
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5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
 mm
2
1
7
1
8
2
2
1
Temp °C
17
17
18
14
15
15
14
17
17
15
18
18
16
20
17
15
15
14
15
16
16
Feels °C
8
9
12
8
10
10
9
12
11
7
11
12
7
13
11
4
5
4
7
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
8
2
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
Energy kJ
2483
1953
1604
1351
999
883
710
388
993
649
330
453
899
660
1714
3273
3161
2474
1435
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.1
SW
20
1
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
12
15
559
1611
295
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
N
4
1
N
4
1.2
N
5
1.1
NW
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.5
S
6
2.5
SW
10
Energy kJ
2249
1717
8
2
1
9
12
9
36
77
95
139
149
1210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
370
937
144
64
0
0
28
28
28
329
121
325
325
325
410
472
638
370
367
144
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Rottnest Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
4
7
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
4
4
7
5
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
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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