Catherine Hill Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.15° S 151.63° E

Catherine Hill Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Catherine Hill Bay sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.1° 

Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with S swell.

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 Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Catherine Hill Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4AM. 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 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
9
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
17
0.7
S
9
0.2
S
17
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
11
1.5
S
12
2.2
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
9
1.7
S
11
1.6
SSE
10
0.8
S
16
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
1.8
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
239
190
140
81
23
181
318
293
192
638
599
530
682
471
333
214
199
138
211
199
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
ENE
15
W
10
W
10
ENE
10
WSW
0
NNW
25
NE
15
NW
15
NW
40
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
40
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:55PM1.26m
1:49AM0.85m
2:04PM1.23m
3:16AM0.86m
3:17PM1.24m
4:27AM0.91m
4:19PM1.28m
5:17AM0.99m
5:08PM1.35m
5:57AM1.08m
5:51PM1.41m
6:32AM1.19m
6:30PM1.45m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.49m
7:04AM0.59m
9:22PM0.49m
8:24AM0.61m
10:27PM0.44m
9:41AM0.58m
11:15PM0.37m
10:43AM0.52m
11:53PM0.29m
11:33AM0.44m
00:26AM0.22m
12:17PM0.36m
00:58AM0.15m
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light rain
rain showers
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:41
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5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:50
 mm
10
4
3
1
Temp °C
20
19
18
26
26
24
25
24
24
32
18
15
14
15
15
16
16
16
19
19
16
Feels °C
16
15
15
21
22
20
21
19
21
28
12
10
9
10
10
13
13
13
14
13
13
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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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