Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 15 Dec 2025 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
22.4° 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 (Dec 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Catherine Hill Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 2PM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 15th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.5
ENE
1.8
NE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)8981010121211111167777776778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4704302345354705663892571461101432759657415376637750162
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
10
NE
25
S
20
S
20
SSW
5
ENE
30
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
N
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:02PM
0.98
6:33AM
1.41
6:54PM
0.98
7:10AM
1.47
7:41PM
0.98
7:48AM
1.52
8:24PM
1.00
8:25AM
1.55
9:05PM
1.01
9:02AM
1.58
9:44PM
1.02
9:39AM
1.59
10:23PM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28PM
0.45
11:48PM
0.38
1:16PM
0.38
12:28AM
0.39
1:58PM
0.31
1:08AM
0.39
2:38PM
0.26
1:47AM
0.38
3:16PM
0.21
2:26AM
0.38
3:54PM
0.19
3:04AM
0.38
4:31PM
0.18
3:42AM
0.38
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-7:57--7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00-
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1-------------45---
Temp. °C191919191919202120222523242322232522323424
Feels °C (?)181716171616191917212320242223252421313225
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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 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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