Surf Forecasts:
Rocky Point surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Point this week:
The surf forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM. 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 16s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, moderate winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 435 | 397 | 439 | 324 | 303 | 286 | 203 | 157 | 195 | 175 | 132 | 106 | 67 | 103 | 287 | 285 | 289 | 264 | 208 | 163 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:22PM0.31m | 1:18AM0.30m | 1:42PM0.27m | 1:35AM0.27m | 1:59PM0.23m | 1:46AM0.24m | 2:07PM0.19m | 1:42AM0.21m | 1:37PM0.16m | 00:52AM0.18m | 10:54AM0.16m | 10:54PM0.19m | 9:47AM0.19m | 10:17PM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.06m | 7:37AM0.04m | 7:39PM0.08m | 7:58AM0.06m | 7:50PM0.10m | 8:16AM0.09m | 7:48PM0.12m | 8:27AM0.12m | 6:22PM0.14m | 6:12AM0.15m | 4:28PM0.12m | 4:32AM0.13m | 4:19PM0.10m | 4:22AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 220 | 207 | 146 | 144 | 162 | 97 | 86 | 84 | 52 | 50 | 21 | 106 | 67 | 71 | 99 | 125 | 142 | 115 | 102 | 118 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 46 | 35 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 67 | 67 | 38 | 58 | 53 | 46 | 27 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NE 10 | SSW 18 | NNW 18 | SW 15 | NNW 16 | NNW 7 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 61 | 56 | 103 | 9 | 64 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 5 | N 5 | — | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 435 | 397 | 439 | 324 | 303 | 286 | 203 | 157 | 195 | 175 | 132 | 13 | 13 | — | 287 | 285 | 289 | 264 | 208 | 163 | 165 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3523 | 3533 | 3523 | 3523 | 2684 | 2684 | 193 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 193 | 193 | 232 | 22 | 232 | 182 | 182 |
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Information about the Rocky Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rocky Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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