Surf Forecasts:
Rocky Head surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Head over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1604 | 3360 | 3413 | 3118 | 2146 | 1810 | 1407 | 1255 | 1909 | 1415 | 1597 | 2886 | 1484 | 1213 | 3826 | 2501 | 4713 | 3246 | 1294 | 524 | 543 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:32PM0.75m | 12:49PM0.65m | 12:09PM0.55m | 10:45AM0.49m | 9:38AM0.49m | 8:36AM0.53m | 8:09AM0.59m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:23PM0.01m | 11:37PM0.08m | 00:36AM0.15m | 1:09AM0.23m | 00:54AM0.31m | 6:23PM0.28m | 5:51PM0.22m | 5:51PM0.17m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
5:07 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
1604 | 3360 | 3413 | 3118 | 2146 | 1810 | 1407 | 1255 | 1909 | 1415 | 1597 | 2886 | 1484 | 1213 | 3826 | 2501 | 4713 | 3246 | 1294 | 524 | 543 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 9 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | — | SW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 5 |
901 | 580 | 469 | 348 | 230 | 135 | 81 | 44 | 32 | 22 | 288 | 24 | 826 | 870 | — | 840 | — | — | 257 | 149 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SW 20 |
1042 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | — | 12 | 168 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 |
208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 39 | 181 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 62 | 10 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 180 | 180 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 180 | 180 | 0 | 200 | 200 | 185 | 185 | 162 | 38 | 19 | 19 |
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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.











