Surf Forecasts:
Rhino Head surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhino Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, it's Rusty here. We've got a long look ahead at Rhino Head, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. We're starting with a lull, so don't rush out the door just yet.
The first proper surf worth talking about arrives on Saturday, July 26th. The morning is looking clean with a light offshore breeze from the WNW, and we're getting waist-high, 3ft swell from the SW. The combined energy is weak (224), so it's not going to be a powerhouse, but it's surfable and the conditions are very ordinary. The afternoon holds similar size with a bit more energy (244), and the offshore wind cleans it up nicely. It's a gentle start.
Now, Monday July 27th is a write-off. The wind is howling from the NNW at 25 mph, creating poor conditions. The swell is still small, and the energy is moderate (313), but it's not worth the paddle. Tuesday the 28th brings a serious jump in size, with a solid 7ft to 7ft groundswell from the WSW. The combined energy is strong (3300), but it's being blown around by a fresh breeze, making it a messy, cross-off affair. This is big, powerful stuff, and with the wind, it's not going to be pretty. It's a no-go until the conditions settle.
The wind finally drops on Saturday, August 1st. This is the standout. We've got a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the NW, and the swell is a solid 5ft to 5ft from the SSW. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which means proper groundswell with heaps of energy (1267 to 1561). This is a *reef* break, so that long period will be absolutely perfect. It will be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
The following week is a tale of two halves. After that Saturday, the wind turns onshore and the surf gets lumpy and messy for a few days. Then, it's worth looking ahead to Friday, August 7th. The morning is looking excellent. We've got a gentle offshore breeze from the WNW, and a solid 8ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is very strong (2828). This is a big, powerful swell, only for experienced surfers, but the conditions are described as excellent. The wind stays light, and the afternoon still holds a very good 7ft. This is another strong contender for the best of the window.
So, the two standouts are Saturday, August 1st, for a clean, long-period groundswell, and the morning of Friday, August 7th, for a big, clean, powerful swell. Both are miles better than the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 437 | 473 | 282 | 189 | 224 | 190 | 187 | 778 | 821 | 1887 | 1556 | 1832 | 1447 | 1057 | 680 | 458 | 357 | 219 | 172 | 336 | 651 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:59AM0.84m | 12:49PM0.90m | 1:24PM0.96m | 2:45AM0.37m | 1:54PM1.01m | 2:43AM0.41m | 2:20PM1.04m | 2:54AM0.45m | 2:44PM1.05m | 3:10AM0.51m | 3:07PM1.04m | 3:30AM0.57m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.23m | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:34PM0.20m | 6:03AM0.32m | 9:37PM0.19m | 6:55AM0.27m | 9:44PM0.17m | 7:35AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.16m | 8:10AM0.21m | 10:04PM0.16m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 437 | 65 | 282 | 189 | 224 | 190 | 187 | 196 | 792 | 1887 | 1556 | 1832 | 1447 | 1057 | 680 | 458 | 357 | 219 | 172 | 203 | 651 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 7 | — | S 24 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 8 | 56 | 91 | — | 42 | — | — | — | 171 | 167 | 1 | — | 11 | 49 | 115 | 336 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SW 21 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 10 | 10 | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 111 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 13 | — | — | WSW 6 | NW 3 | NW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 5 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 473 | — | — | 12 | 2 | 71 | 778 | 821 | 1413 | 1273 | 37 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 161 | 663 | 0 | 743 | 1028 | 30 | 28 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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