Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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
22.6° 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 19th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.3
ENE
0.6
S
1.5
ENE
1.8
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)10121211611677777867757888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33348832225311279138292849399796452505939476959257
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
10
N
10
SE
20
NE
5
WNW
10
N
25
ENE
15
SW
10
NE
15
SE
5
WSW
20
S
20
SE
15
SSE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:54PM
0.98
7:10AM
1.47
7:41PM
0.98
7:48AM
1.52
8:24PM
1.00
8:25AM
1.55
9:05PM
1.01
9:02AM
1.58
9:44PM
1.02
9:39AM
1.59
10:23PM
1.02
10:16AM
1.59
11:03PM
1.02
10:53AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
0.39
1:58PM
0.31
1:08AM
0.39
2:38PM
0.26
1:47AM
0.38
3:16PM
0.21
2:26AM
0.38
3:54PM
0.19
3:04AM
0.38
4:31PM
0.18
3:42AM
0.38
5:09PM
0.17
4:21AM
0.40
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41
Sunset7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01--
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202021212024262528283025302528282427232121
Feels °C (?)171719181723242328262926302429282527232023
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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.

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