Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
23.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Catherine Hill Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 1st Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.6
E
0.7
SSW
0.4
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.6
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)1616161512117771375899988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17884181157753965684855342823173196192363383294235235
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
0
ENE
15
SSE
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
25
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
NNE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.38
8:35AM
1.43
9:01PM
1.45
9:13AM
1.37
9:33PM
1.49
9:50AM
1.30
10:05PM
1.51
10:26AM
1.22
10:37PM
1.50
11:04AM
1.13
11:11PM
1.46
11:43AM
1.04
11:48PM
1.41
12:26PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
0.13
2:28AM
0.23
2:47PM
0.14
3:10AM
0.20
3:17PM
0.17
3:50AM
0.18
3:46PM
0.22
4:29AM
0.19
4:15PM
0.28
5:09AM
0.23
4:45PM
0.35
5:50AM
0.28
5:16PM
0.42
6:36AM
0.35
Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07
Sunset6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212120222121222120212121212020202020212020
Feels °C (?)201921211922212022212221211919181719201819
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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 16 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.

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