Rocky Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.05° S 116.65° E

Issued: 7 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rocky Head sea temperature is
18.4° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
2
1
1
2
2
0
7
7
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3
SSW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.7
SW
15
3
SW
14
4
SW
15
4
SW
15
4.5
SW
16
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.4
SW
15
3
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2834
3949
2202
3639
5859
4065
1873
763
1359
3936
6552
7372
8828
8467
6211
3227
2491
4084
3419
2995
2158
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
NW
5
SE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
N
5
S
5
NNW
5
N
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
11:44AM0.72m
12:05PM0.67m
12:25PM0.61m
12:36PM0.53m
6:05AM0.44m
6:22AM0.52m
6:59AM0.61m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.14m
8:19PM0.16m
8:29PM0.18m
8:41PM0.20m
8:54PM0.22m
8:52AM0.43m
8:57PM0.25m
6:27PM0.26m
4:29PM0.16m
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
9
1
Temp °C
14
14
15
15
13
16
14
15
14
15
14
13
13
13
15
14
12
14
14
13
15
Feels °C
11
13
14
12
8
11
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
10
12
12
10
12
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3
SSW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.9
W
8
3
SW
14
4
SW
15
4
SW
15
4.5
SW
16
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.4
SW
15
3
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
2834
3949
2202
3639
5859
4065
1873
763
458
3936
6552
7372
8828
8467
6211
3227
2491
4084
3419
2995
2158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
0.8
S
13
2
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.6
S
14
1.7
SW
15
0.2
E
7
1.6
SSW
20
3
WSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SW
18
0.4
S
13
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
S
13
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
2237
222
1248
418
168
134
39
153
1359
4
1939
4322
1088
1030
55
37
55
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
9
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
E
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
18
60
37
232
4
7
7
14
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
9
0.9
NNW
4
1.3
NW
8
0.4
S
13
1.7
SW
8
0.4
ENE
6
1.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
168
29
222
55
362
16
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
7
8
9
9
6
5
4
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
19
19
19
92
62
200
180
202
19
19
77
0
0
180
0
0
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
3
3
3
9
9
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
7
5
4
4
3
7
7
8
9
9
6
5
9
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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