Surf Forecasts:
Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 1,811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Catherine Hill Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’ve got some real promise coming up at Catherine Hill Bay, but you’ve got to be patient and pick your moments. The swell is sitting around 6ft most of the time from the south, with a solid long period that’ll bring proper grunt. The combined energy is strong, hitting the 800s (849) at one point, so there’s plenty of power in the water.
That Saturday morning, July 25th, is the one to circle. Clean, offshore wind from the west-northwest at 6 mph, with 6ft of south swell at 11 seconds. That’s a dream combo. The energy is high (849), and the offshore breeze will keep the faces smooth and lined up. That’s the best session right there. Later that afternoon, it goes glassy with a light 3 mph north-easterly, but the swell drops a little to 5ft. Still a very nice session if you can get out.
Sunday morning, July 26th, is another near-perfect call with 6ft south swell, 11 seconds, and a clean 6 mph westerly offshore. The energy is 791 – plenty of punch for the breakwater. Quality waves are on the menu.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to stress on the rubber.
After that, the week goes downhill. The wind shifts onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets inconsistent or weak. There’s a stretch of poor or marginal conditions from the afternoon of Monday, July 27th, all the way through to the following weekend. By Sunday, August 2nd, we get a pulse of short-period 4ft ENE swell, but it’s only 6 seconds – that’s basically straight walls with no shape. Not worth the effort.
Then, on Saturday, August 8th, the forecast throws a wild card. A massive 13ft east-northeasterly swell with a 12-second period is predicted, and the energy is insane at 4212. That’s huge. But for this break, it’s just too much. Unless you’re a tow-in expert, stay on the beach. The wind might be okay, but the size will be dangerous.
So, to sum it up: get out there early on Saturday, July 25th, and again on Sunday, July 26th. That’s the real deal. Everything else is either a struggle or a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 600 | 610 | 1811 | 826 | 416 | 459 | 785 | 533 | 338 | 196 | 220 | 164 | 99 | 71 | 41 | 84 | 47 | 339 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:07AM0.88m | 4:36PM1.35m | 5:14AM0.88m | 5:26PM1.39m | 6:08AM0.92m | 6:12PM1.45m | 6:53AM0.96m | 6:53PM1.50m | 7:33AM1.01m | 7:32PM1.55m | 8:11AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.49m | 9:37AM0.48m | 11:38PM0.43m | 10:34AM0.48m | 00:26AM0.37m | 11:27AM0.46m | 1:07AM0.31m | 12:14PM0.42m | 1:45AM0.25m | 12:57PM0.38m | 2:19AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.35m | 2:53AM0.16m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 10 |
| kJ | 44 | 600 | 610 | 1811 | 826 | 416 | 459 | 785 | 533 | 338 | 196 | 220 | 164 | 99 | 71 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SE 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 19 |
| kJ | 2 | 28 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 41 | 84 | 47 | 339 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 7 | S 20 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 13 | SE 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 8 | NE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 195 | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 15 |
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