Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

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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
21.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
E
12
3
E
12
3
E
12
2.5
E
11
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2186
2547
2738
2420
2524
1881
1616
1452
1280
1207
1324
1369
1266
1002
811
676
670
650
434
363
274
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
NE
10
SW
10
S
5
SSW
5
SE
5
WSW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
S
5
S
5
E
15
ESE
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
NE
15
SW
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:31PM1.10m
2:12AM1.34m
3:32PM1.17m
3:16AM1.24m
4:23PM1.26m
4:16AM1.16m
5:08PM1.35m
5:10AM1.11m
5:46PM1.42m
6:00AM1.07m
6:22PM1.48m
6:46AM1.05m
6:57PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.53m
9:02AM0.21m
9:17PM0.52m
9:50AM0.25m
10:27PM0.48m
10:32AM0.28m
11:27PM0.42m
11:10AM0.30m
00:17AM0.35m
11:47AM0.32m
1:01AM0.30m
12:22PM0.34m
1:41AM0.25m
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
3
1
3
1
4
3
5
5
3
1
3
4
6
23
8
4
Temp °C
19
19
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
17
18
19
19
20
20
20
18
18
16
16
16
16
17
17
19
19
20
21
20
19
18
18
20
20
20
19
18
16
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
E
12
3
E
12
3
E
12
2.5
E
11
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
Energy kJ
2186
2547
2738
2420
2524
1881
1616
1452
1280
1207
1324
1369
1266
1002
811
676
670
650
434
363
274
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
Energy kJ
8
24
4
4
3
6
45
62
47
41
21
8
8
6
23
21
29
28
18
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
3
6
2
6
7
6
5
6
5
5
4
21
6
9
8
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
83
150
225
83
58
17
0
14
6
0
0
0
6
6
13
0
392
17
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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