Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 09 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Catherine Hill Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 15th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 15th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
NE
1.4
ENE
2
NE
1.7
ENE
2.2
S
2.3
S
1.4
S
2.2
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
NE
Period(s) (?)778888888788988888867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)163788952254441374544709241476534244180137197293235231186136314
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
40
NE
20
NNE
20
NNW
30
NE
35
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
20
E
10
NE
10
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononononcrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
1.28
2:25AM
1.20
2:08PM
1.13
3:18AM
1.23
3:05PM
1.00
4:13AM
1.26
4:13PM
0.92
5:07AM
1.30
5:26PM
0.88
5:57AM
1.35
6:30PM
0.89
6:44AM
1.41
7:23PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
0.26
8:21AM
0.55
8:34PM
0.33
9:34AM
0.57
9:17PM
0.40
10:51AM
0.56
10:06PM
0.44
12:00PM
0.50
10:59PM
0.47
12:56PM
0.43
11:53PM
0.46
1:42PM
0.36
12:43AM
0.44
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:05--8:05-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---------------2-62-6
Temp. °C252725333429212020202121242424242423232322
Feels °C (?)232321293227171616171920262426252525252323
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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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