Surf Forecasts:
Rocky Head surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 15,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7332 | 7665 | 6661 | 5358 | 5116 | 2960 | 4474 | 3340 | 1949 | 2601 | 2632 | 5538 | 3398 | 2174 | 1991 | 1410 | 5102 | 7357 | 12197 | 14158 | 6072 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:39AM0.57m | 7:41AM0.61m | 8:17AM0.66m | 8:48AM0.70m | 9:16AM0.73m | 00:01AM0.31m | 9:43AM0.74m | 11:28PM0.32m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.09m | 5:01PM0.08m | 5:07PM0.07m | 5:15PM0.07m | 5:23PM0.07m | 5:30PM0.08m | 1:43AM0.31m | 5:37PM0.10m | 2:48AM0.28m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 7332 | 7665 | 6661 | 5358 | 5116 | 2898 | 4474 | 3340 | 1949 | 2601 | 2140 | 5538 | 3398 | 2174 | 1991 | 1410 | 3331 | 7357 | 12197 | 14158 | 6072 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 141 | 658 | 2960 | — | — | 60 | 314 | 2632 | — | 55 | 46 | 26 | 734 | 371 | 12 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 311 | 209 | — | — | — | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 768 | 5102 | — | — | — | 3765 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 19 | 0 | 1546 | 0 | 200 | 1546 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1489 | 1546 | 1546 |
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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.
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