Cathedral Rock surfForecast / WA – Rottnest Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 02 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
21.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Cathedral Rock surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8AM. 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 9th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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
1
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
1
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)
2.5
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.8
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1409
1208
1280
724
700
974
1094
1081
1067
1081
993
1101
1978
1932
1289
1040
1361
3069
3234
4625
7758
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
SSE
15
E
15
E
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
S
10
ESE
10
WNW
25
W
35
WNW
35
WSW
30
W
45
W
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:46AM1.23m
10:11AM1.20m
10:37AM1.13m
11:05AM1.05m
11:37AM0.94m
12:14PM0.83m
1:00PM0.73m
Low Tide
7:52PM0.53m
8:33PM0.51m
9:12PM0.48m
9:43PM0.46m
10:06PM0.45m
10:19PM0.47m
10:22PM0.50m
rain showers
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
1
1
3
5
1
3
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
17
17
15
17
17
15
17
18
15
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
18
8
10
11
14
14
13
11
14
13
10
13
13
11
15
15
17
13
15
12
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
2.2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.8
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
Energy kJ
18
1208
1280
724
700
974
1094
1081
1067
1081
993
1101
1978
1932
1289
1040
1361
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
0.1
W
26
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
WSW
22
1
WSW
20
Energy kJ
18
234
229
498
13
55
181
790
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
Energy kJ
84
31
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
0.3
WNW
3
1
WNW
4
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
Energy kJ
1409
1
35
3069
3234
4625
7758
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
9
4
9
Distance (km)
345
493
124
0
28
0
1
0
0
0
28
3
0
64
0
7
377
309
377
417
377
Best forecast wave conditions in Rottnest Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
8
6
9
9
9
7
9
8
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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