Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 02 May 2026 AEST
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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
23.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
4
4
2
1
2
3
0
1
2
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
9
2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
11
2.4
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
567
683
917
684
727
1032
757
1174
1314
878
776
683
562
452
379
306
246
207
171
196
136
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
30
ENE
25
NNE
10
N
0
E
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
SE
10
SSW
5
S
10
E
20
N
10
NW
25
NE
30
NE
20
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross
off
off
off
High Tide
8:32PM1.56m
9:06AM1.09m
9:06PM1.54m
9:45AM1.04m
9:43PM1.50m
10:27AM0.99m
10:21PM1.45m
11:12AM0.95m
11:04PM1.39m
12:04PM0.92m
11:51PM1.34m
1:05PM0.92m
00:44AM1.30m
Low Tide
2:05PM0.31m
3:12AM0.19m
2:38PM0.36m
3:52AM0.21m
3:11PM0.40m
4:33AM0.25m
3:47PM0.45m
5:18AM0.30m
4:26PM0.50m
6:06AM0.34m
5:12PM0.55m
6:59AM0.36m
6:09PM0.60m
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part cloud
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rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
1
Temp °C
22
21
20
22
22
20
23
22
21
23
22
19
19
20
20
23
23
17
20
21
15
19
18
17
18
18
17
21
23
22
20
19
18
18
17
17
20
18
13
14
15
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
15
1.9
ENE
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
11
2.4
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
Energy kJ
567
5
4
684
3
3
757
1174
1314
878
776
683
562
452
379
306
246
207
171
196
136
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
5
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.6
E
4
0.1
S
9
0.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
4
4
4
2
2
6
5
11
25
47
38
10
4
9
8
13
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
7
3
5
5
3
18
14
11
1
4
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
0.5
SSW
4
0.8
NE
4
0.3
SW
6
0.9
NE
4
0.6
NNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
Energy kJ
683
917
727
1032
7
22
6
21
6
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
58
537
51
58
323
51
0
0
0
13
15
6
0
323
27
0
103
85
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
3
4
9
4
6
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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