
Surf Forecasts:
Roca Alta surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roca Alta this week:
The surf forecast for Roca Alta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Alta over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | 28 | 43 | 34 | 23 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 53 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:04PM0.15m | 10:10AM0.31m | 10:33PM0.10m | 10:53AM0.36m | 00:42AM0.08m | 11:40AM0.40m | 12:32PM0.43m | 1:25PM0.45m | 2:20PM0.46m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.05m | 6:01PM0.06m | 7:19PM0.01m | 8:19PM-0.03m | 9:09PM-0.07m | 9:55PM-0.09m | 10:37PM-0.11m | ||||||||||||
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 5 |
14 | 17 | 32 | 34 | 23 | 20 | 58 | 68 | 53 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 8 |
16 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 21 | — | 32 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | NW 3 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — |
— | 28 | 43 | — | 2 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 123 | 123 | 48 | 113 | 178 | 0 | 13 | 114 | 0 | 123 | 48 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 128 | 123 |
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Information about the Roca Alta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Roca Alta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Roca Alta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roca Alta 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 (Roca Alta) 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 Roca Alta 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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