
Surf Forecasts:
Rame Head surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 25 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rame Head this week:
The surf forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rame Head in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 10th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 25th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
454 | 381 | 494 | 799 | 688 | 479 | 325 | 255 | 166 | 126 | 120 | 91 | 217 | 499 | 237 | 478 | 512 | 341 | 241 | 187 | 466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.62m | 4:21AM1.52m | 4:30PM1.57m | 4:50AM1.48m | 4:58PM1.49m | 5:21AM1.41m | 5:28PM1.40m | 5:54AM1.32m | 5:59PM1.31m | 6:32AM1.23m | 6:36PM1.20m | 7:25AM1.15m | 7:29PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.16m | 10:12PM0.11m | 10:20AM0.19m | 10:40PM0.16m | 10:50AM0.25m | 11:10PM0.22m | 11:20AM0.34m | 11:41PM0.30m | 11:54AM0.44m | 00:16AM0.39m | 12:33PM0.54m | 1:00AM0.48m | 1:29PM0.65m | 2:01AM0.56m | |||||||
4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
454 | 381 | 494 | 799 | 688 | 479 | 325 | 255 | 166 | 126 | 120 | 91 | 91 | 499 | 237 | 478 | 362 | 341 | 241 | 187 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 11 | S 5 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
134 | 55 | 47 | 27 | 26 | 6 | 40 | 140 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 217 | 71 | 125 | — | — | 238 | 167 | 87 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | NE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SW 12 |
31 | 35 | 37 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 145 | 105 | 262 | 512 | — | 12 | 101 | 466 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 134 | 15 | 261 | 1879 | 377 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
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Information about the Rame Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rame Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rame Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rame Head 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 (Rame Head) 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 Rame Head 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.
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