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Radar Reef surfForecast / WA – Rottnest Island / Australia
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Radar Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Radar Reef sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Radar Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Radar Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Radar Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 1.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Radar Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Tue morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, gales from the E by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 546 | 430 | 471 | 314 | 211 | 173 | 126 | 418 | 501 | 351 | 290 | 196 | 147 | 123 | 84 | 59 | 59 | 111 | 99 | 207 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:52AM 0.96 | 12:33PM 1.01 | 1:27PM 1.02 | 2:52PM 1.00 | 4:52PM 0.95 | 6:24PM 0.89 | 7:32PM 0.82 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:34AM 0.39 | 1:31AM 0.35 | 2:13AM 0.33 | 2:48AM 0.33 | 3:17AM 0.33 | 3:37AM 0.35 | 3:44AM 0.37 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 6 | 13 | 64 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
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Information about the Radar Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Radar Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Radar Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Radar Reef 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 (Radar Reef) 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 Radar Reef 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.
Radar Reef is 30 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.











