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Rocky Head Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Rocky Head surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | |
1492 | 1350 | 1363 | 1128 | 1129 | 1394 | 2457 | 2423 | 2233 | 1804 | 2354 | 2326 | 1947 | 2385 | 1191 | 1077 | 1138 | 929 | 710 | 338 | 701 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:09AM0.86m | 11:45AM0.83m | 12:22PM0.78m | 12:52PM0.69m | 12:44PM0.60m | 11:32AM0.52m | 10:35AM0.49m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.00m | 9:27PM-0.00m | 11:22PM-0.00m | 00:44AM0.01m | 1:38AM0.04m | 2:14AM0.10m | 2:33AM0.18m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 1492 | 1350 | 1363 | 1128 | 949 | 766 | 2457 | 2423 | 2233 | 1804 | 2354 | 2326 | 1947 | 2385 | 1191 | 1077 | 1138 | 929 | 710 | 338 | 701 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | — | — | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 72 | 239 | 522 | 686 | 1129 | 1394 | 66 | 302 | 103 | 171 | 247 | — | — | 31 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 45 | 65 | 76 | 166 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 20 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 16 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 306 | 36 | 202 | 177 | 143 | 55 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 26 | 13 | 94 | 169 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | 184 | 53 | 23 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 489 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 19 | 19 | 180 | 19 | 0 |
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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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