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Cathedral Rock surfForecast / WA – Rottnest Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 AWST
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Cathedral Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cathedral Rock sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cathedral Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cathedral Rock in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 17th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 17th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cathedral Rock over the next 12 days.

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Tue
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sun
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
1.9
SW
1
WSW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)131415161515151414131312121215141318171616161514141313161614141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)17235279111121526117415424138624126804423672392113254587771367112212891112807603486362473447641401332249164152116112
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
20
SSE
15
SE
35
S
25
SE
25
S
55
S
40
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
35
ESE
25
E
20
E
35
E
25
NE
25
S
20
E
15
NNE
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
40
S
30
SE
25
SE
35
S
30
ESE
25
E
25
S
30
E
30
NE
20
SSW
15
NE
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:20PM
0.54
10:45AM
1.03
11:07AM
1.09
11:34AM
1.11
12:09PM
1.10
12:59PM
1.05
2:17PM
0.97
4:25PM
0.89
10:13AM
0.69
6:12PM
0.81
8:50AM
0.67
7:38PM
0.75
8:32AM
0.72
8:57PM
0.70
8:42AM
0.80
10:18PM
0.65
9:03AM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
0.50
1:19AM
0.53
9:04PM
0.53
12:07AM
0.52
12:38AM
0.50
1:03AM
0.48
1:23AM
0.45
1:39AM
0.44
1:53AM
0.43
11:59AM
0.68
2:04AM
0.44
1:33PM
0.57
2:14AM
0.48
2:39PM
0.47
2:18AM
0.52
3:43PM
0.41
2:14AM
0.57
Tue
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sun
27
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46
Sunset5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:45--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202020222219211817181917222119222123222120202017181916192017202120222222
Feels °C (?)16151816151515912121111161413201520191718161511111111111312161414201920

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, near gales from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

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Information about the Cathedral Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cathedral Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cathedral Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cathedral Rock 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 (Cathedral Rock) 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 Cathedral Rock 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.

Cathedral Rock is 31 km (19 miles) from the very large city of Fremantle. If you plan a holiday in Rottnest Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fremantle. Fremantle has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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