Surf spot

Cathedral Rock

Forecast conditions and map view for Cathedral Rock in Australia, VIC, Melbourne West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne West
Coordinates: -38.5073, 144.0043

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.6	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1.8	1.9	1.9	2.2	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.6	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.3	2.2	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	10.4	11.1	9.9	10	10.1	9.5	9.5	10.3	9.9	10.8	10.6	10.5	10.1	8.3	5	5.1	5.9	6.7	8.6	10.6	11.6	11.3	10.8	10.6	10.4	9.9	9.6	9.9	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.4	10.2	10	9.8	9.6	9.5	9.4	9.4	9.2	9.4	9.3	9.7	9.3	9.1	8.8	8.3	8.3	10.1	10	9.9	10	10.1	10.1	10.1	10.1
Wave energy (kJ)	540	426	335	308	304	203	188	266	188	171	150	134	144	85	35	33	40	97	474	846	951	1247	1129	1219	1246	1380	1513	1649	1898	1898	1813	1616	1436	1230	1034	860	737	645	573	473	464	404	397	301	238	192	138	134	301	278	257	242	221	196	178	156
Wind speed (km/h)	4	5	9.2	13.6	13.5	13.4	3.4	3.8	8.7	7.4	9.1	10.7	10	11.6	11.2	8.2	8.8	7.6	5.9	14.8	15.9	15.6	10.7	12.9	12	10.3	10.5	13	13	12	6.3	5.6	4.7	4.3	4.3	5.1	5.5	7.5	4	4	5.4	6.5	6.8	11.3	15.1	13	10.3	9.7	12	11.9	10.7	14	16.8	14.8	10.8	14.6
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Cathedral Rock, VIC (Melbourne West) is a surf break on the west coast of Victoria, near Melbourne, known for its rugged, exposed coastline and powerful Southern Ocean energy. It’s typically a rocky reef / point-style break rather than an easy beach break, so conditions can be punchy and highly dependent on swell direction, tide, and wind.

What it’s like

Wave character: Often fast, powerful, and hollow when it’s working well.
Best conditions: Generally needs a solid SW to SSW swell and clean offshores (often easterly or northeasterly winds).
Tide sensitivity: Usually works best on mid to low tide, though this can vary.
Skill level: More suited to experienced surfers because of the rocky bottom, variable takeoff spots, and strong currents.

Hazards

Reef/rocks: Sharp entries and exits; wipeouts can be punishing.
Currents: Can be strong, especially when swell is up.
Remote feel: Depending on the exact access point, it may have a less-developed, isolated vibe with fewer facilities.

Vibe

Cathedral Rock has that classic wild Victorian surf coast feel: scenic cliffs, cold water, and serious wave energy. When it’s on, it can deliver long, memorable rides—but it’s definitely not a forgiving beginner spot.