
Surf Forecasts:
Rocky Head surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 21,237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
891 | 944 | 961 | 1671 | 1921 | 3675 | 3083 | 3639 | 11654 | 12706 | 9948 | 5744 | 5224 | 4450 | 1822 | 2303 | 4878 | 21237 | 12965 | 11558 | 6636 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09AM0.59m | 8:13AM0.64m | 8:33AM0.69m | 8:59AM0.73m | 9:29AM0.76m | 10:00AM0.78m | 10:29AM0.78m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.17m | 5:57PM0.13m | 6:09PM0.11m | 6:26PM0.09m | 6:48PM0.09m | 7:13PM0.09m | 7:38PM0.10m | ||||||||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | — | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
891 | 944 | 961 | 1671 | 1921 | 3675 | 3083 | 3639 | 11654 | 9996 | 8031 | 5 | 537 | 537 | 1822 | 1223 | 827 | — | 12965 | 350 | 3459 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 25 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | WNW 8 | W 11 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
46 | 25 | 234 | 578 | 1077 | 75 | 743 | 27 | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 18 | 60 | 96 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 26 | SW 25 | SW 23 | — | WNW 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 25 | 138 | — | 22 | 6 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 |
2 | — | 5 | 27 | 9 | 58 | 117 | 1575 | 59 | 12706 | 9948 | 5744 | 5224 | 4450 | 1710 | 2303 | 4878 | 21237 | — | 11558 | 6636 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 606 | 1546 | 62 | 1546 | 1546 | 0 | 1546 | 1291 | 1494 | 205 | 0 | 62 | 1546 | 1642 | 1832 | 729 |
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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.









