Surf Forecasts:
Rhino Head surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Jun 11) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhino Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2545 | 1708 | 1124 | 846 | 721 | 1581 | 1519 | 1438 | 1203 | 902 | 691 | 501 | 245 | 234 | 240 | 172 | 695 | 711 | 525 | 286 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04AM0.82m | 9:45PM0.42m | 11:44AM0.96m | 11:48PM0.37m | 12:25PM1.09m | 00:46AM0.35m | 1:06PM1.20m | 1:27AM0.35m | 1:48PM1.27m | 2:03AM0.36m | 2:29PM1.29m | 2:39AM0.39m | 3:10PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM0.35m | 7:56PM0.41m | 8:04PM0.31m | 4:10AM0.28m | 8:32PM0.24m | 5:02AM0.23m | 9:04PM0.19m | 5:53AM0.18m | 9:37PM0.17m | 6:42AM0.14m | 10:10PM0.18m | 7:30AM0.13m | |||||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
2545 | 1708 | 1124 | 846 | 721 | 1581 | 1519 | 1438 | 1203 | 902 | 691 | 501 | 245 | 234 | 240 | 172 | 695 | 711 | 525 | 286 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | NE 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | — | E 5 | NE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 793 | 262 | — | — | — | — | 35 | 26 | 131 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 8 | W 6 |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 44 | 63 | 26 | 35 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 61 | 45 | 47 | 210 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 157 | 158 | 723 | 535 | 541 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 154 | 83 | 83 | 161 | 161 |
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Information about the Rhino Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rhino Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rhino Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rhino 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 (Rhino 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 Rhino 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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