Surf Forecasts:
Rock Wave surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Wave this week:
The surf forecast for Rock Wave over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Wave in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Wave over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook starts a bit rough, but there’s some real promise further out if you’re patient.
The first decent window kicks off Friday the 10th of July, but it’s not a standout. Rock Wave is seeing a solid 8ft S swell with a 14-second period, which gives it some punch, but the wind is a cross-off at 12 mph, so it’s not perfect. The water is a chilly 64°, and that’s a notable 4° colder than usual for this time of year—so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out. The combined energy is strong at 2361, but the score is low, so don’t expect much quality. The swell drops through Saturday and Sunday, with periods getting shorter and wind turning onshore, so the weekend is largely a write-off.
We hit a bit of a flat spell early next week. Monday the 13th has some 6ft E swell, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and cross-wind, so it’s messy. Tuesday the 14th morning offers a small glimmer: 5ft E swell with glassy conditions and a light offshore breeze from the SW. That’s clean, but the swell is weak (energy at 479) and short period, so it’s a fun little session for logs or fishes, not a proper standout.
The real standout of the whole 16-day window is the 23rd of July. Both Thursday morning and afternoon see a serious 13ft SSW swell, with a 13- to 14-second period, putting the combined energy right up at 9067 and 9466. That’s strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so the waves should be holding shape, but at 13ft, this is only for experienced surfers—beginners, stay well clear. It’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will line up nicely, but be aware this spot is a reef, so respect the rock. The Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th mornings then offer a mellower follow-up: 5ft S swell, 14-second period, with glassy conditions. That’s clean, excellent quality for experienced surfers, and much more manageable.
Crowds at Rock Wave can be a factor at times, so on the 23rd, expect it to be busy with everyone chasing that big swell. The 24th and 25th might be less crowded given the drop in size.
Overall, the first week is a lot of marginal surf with poor conditions, but the 23rd through the 25th is where you want to be. That big swell on the 23rd is the best on offer, but it’s for experts only.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2359 | 2029 | 1568 | 1420 | 1229 | 918 | 464 | 352 | 321 | 332 | 432 | 273 | 309 | 324 | 311 | 341 | 314 | 347 | 361 | 534 | 317 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:02PM1.11m | 00:34AM1.34m | 1:20PM1.20m | 1:43AM1.43m | 2:21PM1.33m | 2:40AM1.52m | 3:12PM1.46m | 3:29AM1.59m | 3:59PM1.57m | 4:13AM1.62m | 4:42PM1.64m | 4:54AM1.61m | 5:23PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.48m | 7:07AM0.38m | 7:17PM0.40m | 8:09AM0.27m | 8:22PM0.29m | 9:00AM0.16m | 9:16PM0.19m | 9:45AM0.07m | 10:04PM0.13m | 10:26AM0.02m | 10:49PM0.10m | 11:05AM0.00m | 11:30PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2359 | 2029 | 1568 | 1420 | 1229 | 918 | 464 | 313 | 235 | 332 | 314 | 273 | 309 | 324 | 311 | 341 | 314 | 347 | 361 | 319 | 244 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | SE 7 | — | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 139 | — | 10 | 181 | 174 | 125 | 68 | 65 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 31 | 186 | 534 | 317 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 13 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | SSE 11 | — | S 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 8 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 13 | — | — | 11 | — | 7 | 102 | 98 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 92 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 306 | 352 | 321 | 576 | 432 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 120 | 0 | 13 | 434 | 4 | 103 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rock Wave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rock Wave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rock Wave 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 (Rock Wave) 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).
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