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Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Catherine Hill Bay sea temperature is
23.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Catherine Hill Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Catherine Hill Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 17th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 186mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.1
NE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
2.5
S
2.4
S
1.5
S
1.7
E
2.5
ESE
2.1
E
2
E
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
SE
2.5
E
2.2
E
2.4
E
2.3
E
Period(s) (?)56678881110999888899101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10611140246522618614915771048356461933587520437418390110288511831060
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
NE
35
NE
10
NE
15
SW
35
S
20
SW
25
SE
20
SE
30
E
35
SE
45
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
25
S
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44AM
1.41
7:23PM
0.93
7:28AM
1.48
8:07PM
0.97
8:08AM
1.54
8:47PM
1.01
8:46AM
1.59
9:25PM
1.05
9:23AM
1.63
10:02PM
1.09
9:58AM
1.64
10:40PM
1.13
10:34AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:53PM
0.46
1:42PM
0.36
12:43AM
0.44
2:22PM
0.29
1:29AM
0.40
2:59PM
0.22
2:10AM
0.36
3:35PM
0.17
2:50AM
0.33
4:09PM
0.13
3:30AM
0.32
4:43PM
0.10
4:10AM
0.32
5:16PM
0.09
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--8:05--8:05--8:05--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:02
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
51363--33168666722322811
Temp. °C212324212322212323232120212221212223212121
Feels °C (?)202322192419182222242114172019202020181617
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Information about the Catherine Hill Bay Surf forecast

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

Catherine Hill Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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