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Rocky Head surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
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Rocky Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Head sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Head this week:
The surf forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Head in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 | 2679 | 3197 | 2135 | 1995 | 1960 | 1966 | 3214 | 3020 | 3859 | 3321 | 2424 | 1674 | 1396 | 1850 | 1870 | 1976 | 1556 | 980 | 459 | 306 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:51PM 0.28 | 11:32AM 0.70 | 11:53AM 0.68 | 12:19PM 0.65 | 12:51PM 0.61 | 1:44PM 0.56 | 6:51PM 0.57 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:19AM 0.17 | 3:21AM 0.14 | 3:28AM 0.12 | 3:35AM 0.11 | 3:37AM 0.11 | 3:35AM 0.11 | 3:32AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 20 | |
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Information about the Rocky Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rocky Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky 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 (Rocky 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 Rocky 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.
Rocky Head is 113 km (70 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












