Surf Forecasts:
Rhino Head surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rhino Head in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhino Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line for Rhino Head. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re patient.
We’re starting off in a bit of a flat spot. The first few days are pretty grim, with onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is there but the wind is ruining it. We’ve got a long lull of poor to marginal conditions, with not much to get excited about. The energy in the water is moderate, but it’s all wasted on bad wind.
Things start to look up on September 17th, Thursday morning. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind swings to a light NNW cross-offshore. That’s a lot more like it. The combined swell energy is still moderate, but the quality should be there. That Thursday afternoon holds similar promise with 4ft from the SW. This is a nice little window, but it’s short-lived.
The real standout comes right at the tail end of the outlook. Mark your calendar for September 22nd and 23rd. Tuesday afternoon kicks off a solid run with 6ft SSW swell, a 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the W. The combined energy jumps up to a strong level, and the report even says “very good surf conditions.” Then Wednesday the 23rd is even better: same 6ft SSW swell, but now with a 16-second period and a gentle offshore. This is the pick of the fortnight – proper clean lines, plenty of push for a beginner-friendly reef, and likely some longer waits between sets with that long period. Don’t sleep on it.
Water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2263 | 1713 | 1273 | 740 | 674 | 870 | 926 | 768 | 632 | 377 | 458 | 367 | 226 | 162 | 158 | 369 | 1409 | 1303 | 988 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:56AM0.47m | 1:43PM0.90m | 2:08AM0.60m | 2:11PM0.87m | 2:29AM0.72m | 2:36PM0.82m | 2:51AM0.82m | 2:58PM0.75m | 3:15AM0.88m | 3:16PM0.68m | 3:39AM0.92m | 3:32PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:02AM0.17m | 8:25PM0.08m | 7:47AM0.09m | 8:34PM0.06m | 8:25AM0.05m | 8:44PM0.04m | 9:00AM0.04m | 8:56PM0.02m | 9:32AM0.06m | 9:08PM0.02m | 10:02AM0.10m | 9:19PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2263 | 1713 | 1273 | 740 | 674 | 870 | 926 | 768 | 632 | 377 | 458 | 367 | 226 | 162 | 158 | 369 | 1409 | 1303 | 988 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 26 | S 25 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — | NNW 4 | NE 4 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 136 | — | 18 | 1 | 37 | 80 | 130 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 53 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 58 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 132 | 0 | 732 | 30 | 44 | 11 | 11 |
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