Surf Forecasts:
Rhino Head surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rhino Head this week:
The surf forecast for Rhino Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rhino Head in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhino Head over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s take a look at what Rhino Head’s got for us.
We’ve got a slow start, no doubt. Tuesday and Wednesday are rubbish – cross-onshore wind and messy, choppy water. The swell’s there, about 3 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is just killin’ it. The wave energy is moderate, but it’s a waste.
But come Thursday, July 9th, things flip. The wind goes light, turns cross-off, then proper offshore. The surf cleans right up. We’re looking at a solid 3 ft of SSW groundswell in the morning. The water temp’s 60°, which is normal for this time of year, so you’re fine in a spring suit. The wave energy is moderate. This is where it starts to feel real.
Friday the 10th holds that clean shape, a bit bigger at 4 ft from the SW, period still a long 16 seconds. The wind’s a bit stronger but cross-off. A good, fun wave.
The real standout, the one you need to plan for, is Tuesday, July 14th. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SW, period a juicy 16 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, glassy. The wave energy is strong (pushing 1,700 to 1,800). The conditions look very good. This is the day. Rhino Head, a sheltered reef, will be dialed with that long-period groundswell, giving you clean, lined-up rides. Be aware, the crowds are possible here sometimes, but for waves that good, it’s worth the company.
Things get a little choppier on Wednesday the 15th, but we get another nice clean window on Thursday the 16th afternoon with a clean 4 ft from the SW. Good little session.
Into the second week. Friday the 17th to Monday the 20th has some potential. Clean conditions, decent size (up to 7 ft). Sunday the 19th afternoon looks prime with offshore wind and clean 6 ft. Monday the 20th afternoon also has that offshore wind and a clean 5 ft. But the wind gets stronger, so paddling out gets tougher.
Tuesday the 21st brings another big pulse – 7 ft to 7 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds. That’s proper, deep ocean energy. The wave energy is very strong (over 2,400). The wind is cross-off but a fresh breeze, keeping it clean but a bit bumpy. That’s expert-only territory.
The tail end, Wednesday the 22nd, offers a solid 6 ft with strong offshore wind, but it’s blowin’ a strong breeze, so you’ll earn your waves. The energy is still strong.
So, the first week’s a bit quiet, but Tuesday, July 14th is the absolute best bet. Best conditions, best swell, cleanest water. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 436 | 544 | 673 | 1837 | 1214 | 768 | 443 | 372 | 906 | 773 | 566 | 407 | 1408 | 683 | 1031 | 1395 | 1504 | 1610 | 2472 | 1721 | 2642 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:03PM0.75m | 6:51AM0.71m | 5:04PM0.64m | 8:06AM0.78m | 9:43AM0.87m | 11:10AM0.97m | 12:14PM1.07m | 1:22AM0.26m | 1:06PM1.16m | 1:50AM0.30m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07AM0.44m | 11:54PM0.26m | 12:23PM0.52m | 00:07AM0.25m | 00:21AM0.23m | 00:38AM0.23m | 1:01AM0.23m | 9:31PM0.21m | 3:57AM0.24m | 9:29PM0.18m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 436 | 544 | 673 | 1837 | 1214 | 768 | 443 | 372 | 906 | 773 | 566 | 407 | — | — | 251 | 341 | 368 | 348 | 2472 | 1721 | 2642 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 372 | — | — | — | 98 | 323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 148 | 1135 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 11 | 17 | 1408 | 683 | 1031 | 1395 | 1504 | 1610 | 964 | 806 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1028 | 723 | 1028 | 1194 | 1319 | 723 | 1182 | 1182 | 5 |
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