Rocky Head surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 AWST
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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
20.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 31st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WSW
5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2
SW
1.6
S
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.2
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)81212111010141614131212131212111214131012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1568746437391768816482594870101717391607107212368765603662801175163418763524
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
35
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
10
ENE
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
25
WNW
25
WSW
25
SW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffcrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:55PM
0.61
10:39AM
0.46
10:20PM
0.55
10:34AM
0.52
10:41PM
0.48
10:38AM
0.58
10:55PM
0.41
10:47AM
0.64
10:57PM
0.35
10:59AM
0.68
10:37PM
0.30
11:14AM
0.70
9:51PM
0.28
11:32AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
0.30
4:51AM
0.19
4:16PM
0.25
4:39AM
0.24
4:50PM
0.23
4:19AM
0.26
5:24PM
0.22
3:56AM
0.26
5:59PM
0.22
3:36AM
0.24
6:36PM
0.24
3:24AM
0.21
7:19PM
0.27
3:19AM
0.17
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28
Sunset6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:04--6:02--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191717181717181818181721211921211920181715
Feels °C (?)12811131415161615141218181721202016141311
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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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