Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) over the next 16 days.
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