Surf Forecasts:
Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, laying it out for Catherine Hill Bay. The forecast is a bit of a slow burn, but there are a few sessions that are worth setting the alarm for.
The first real chance to get in the water is Thursday, July 30th in the morning. That south swell is rolling in at 7ft with a 10-second period, and the energy is a solid 818 (moderate). The wind is a light WSW offshore, a clean cross-off breeze that'll keep the faces glassy. This is the highlight of the whole run. The breakwater setup will handle the south swell, but at 7ft it's going to be a bit much for the groms and beginners. The water is 65°, which is about average for the season, so you won't be freezing.
Friday, July 31st, the morning is still a decent option. The swell hangs in at 6ft from the south, 10-second period, with 703 energy. The wind is a clean SW cross-off, so the waves will have good shape. It's a solid backup, but not as prime as the day before.
The weekend is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday, August 1st, has some 6ft swell but the wind is a light cross-shore, so it won't be as clean. Sunday, August 2nd, the morning is a real beauty – the swell drops to 6ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 979. With a light northerly cross-off, it's a classic clean winter morning. The afternoon goes to crap with an onshore breeze, so get your fill early.
The next week is patchy. Monday, August 3rd, has a clean morning with a light NNW cross-off, but the swell drops to 4ft and the energy is low at 300. You'll be on the grovel board. Tuesday and Wednesday are mostly flat or messy. Thursday, August 6th, is tiny at 2ft – barely a ripple, but clean.
Looking further out, there's a pulse of south swell showing up on Wednesday, August 12th, pushing 6ft again with a 10-second period and 726 energy. The morning is cross-shore, so it could be a bit lumpy, but it shows the ocean has some life. The following Thursday, August 13th, has a similar 5ft south swell with an 11-second period and 761 energy. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it's a possibility, but it's a long way off and the models are just guessing.
The bottom line: Thursday, July 30th morning is the absolute standout. If you miss that, Sunday, August 2nd morning is a very close second. The rest of the time, you're scraping the barrel. The bay is consistent enough that it won't be dead for long, but you've gotta be sharp with your timing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 847 | 480 | 1011 | 696 | 745 | 709 | 556 | 415 | 1127 | 936 | 808 | 574 | 270 | 187 | 79 | 15 | 8 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:47AM1.10m | 8:43PM1.59m | 9:22AM1.14m | 9:17PM1.56m | 9:59AM1.19m | 9:52PM1.51m | 10:36AM1.23m | 10:29PM1.43m | 11:17AM1.28m | 11:10PM1.34m | 12:01PM1.31m | 11:57PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.33m | 3:24AM0.13m | 2:56PM0.33m | 3:55AM0.12m | 3:36PM0.34m | 4:27AM0.13m | 4:20PM0.36m | 4:59AM0.15m | 5:08PM0.39m | 5:35AM0.19m | 6:04PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 847 | 480 | 1011 | 696 | 5 | 709 | 556 | 415 | 1127 | 936 | 808 | 574 | 270 | 187 | 79 | 18 | 40 | 239 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | E 18 | E 17 | S 21 | S 21 | E 16 | S 19 | N 3 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 108 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | E 18 | E 17 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 121 | 1257 | — | — | — | 745 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 353 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 257 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 67 |
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