Rocky Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.05° S 116.65° E

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rocky Head sea temperature is
18.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Rocky Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rocky Head surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 13,176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 11th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
5
6
4
3
5
4
5
4
1
3
1
1
0
7
5
5
5
5
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
3
SW
17
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
7
3.5
SW
8
5.5
SSW
12
5
SSW
13
4
SSW
13
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4772
5948
7147
6950
5287
2842
5808
5366
4711
3504
3390
1422
586
1986
9073
8270
5591
6124
3143
5076
3691
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
SE
5
SE
5
N
10
SSE
10
NE
15
NNW
20
WSW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
SSW
20
WSW
35
W
45
WSW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SW
10
W
10
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:36PM0.53m
6:05AM0.44m
6:22AM0.52m
6:59AM0.61m
7:41AM0.70m
8:26AM0.78m
9:11AM0.85m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.22m
8:52AM0.43m
8:57PM0.25m
6:27PM0.26m
4:29PM0.16m
4:48PM0.05m
5:24PM-0.03m
6:06PM-0.08m
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cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
 mm
1
5
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
16
15
16
17
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
Feels °C
9
10
11
12
12
13
11
12
12
13
12
9
8
7
5
7
9
10
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
3
SW
17
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
2
WSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
2.5
SW
14
4
SSW
13
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
4772
5948
7147
6950
5287
2842
5808
5366
4711
3504
152
1422
477
2840
5591
6124
3143
5076
3691
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.4
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.1
E
6
1.5
SSW
11
0.1
E
12
2.5
SW
14
2.4
S
11
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
10
1.1
SSW
21
Energy kJ
82
57
35
10
12
7
55
153
1
503
3
2594
1320
1392
637
1091
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.6
SSW
21
1.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
7
7
3
3
305
1366
125
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
3
SW
14
2.5
WSW
7
3.5
SW
8
5.5
SSW
12
5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
212
146
3390
586
1986
9073
8270
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
8
5
5
5
Distance (km)
180
180
62
0
180
19
0
124
0
0
205
180
652
1832
729
215
215
180
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
3
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
8
7
5
5
7
6
6
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
6
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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.

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