Catherine Hill Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.15° S 151.63° E

Catherine Hill Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Catherine Hill Bay sea temperature is
20.9°C
1.1° 

Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Catherine Hill Bay surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 4th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 11th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
6
0.7
E
6
0.5
ENE
8
1.2
S
6
2
S
8
2.1
S
9
1.7
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1.5
S
9
1.3
NE
6
0.6
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8
0.6
ENE
9
3
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8
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8
2.5
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8
2.1
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8
1.6
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8
1.6
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8
1.3
SE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.8
SE
12
1.7
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
38
36
89
494
755
481
383
109
41
58
1176
1136
805
579
308
316
284
480
933
850
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
E
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
10
SSW
10
ENE
30
ENE
10
NNW
5
N
45
SSE
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSE
10
SW
10
ENE
30
ENE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
5:19PM1.32m
6:15AM1.32m
6:15PM1.28m
6:56AM1.42m
7:05PM1.24m
7:33AM1.50m
7:50PM1.20m
8:07AM1.56m
8:32PM1.16m
8:41AM1.59m
9:13PM1.12m
9:15AM1.60m
9:52PM1.08m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.46m
11:50PM0.19m
12:18PM0.38m
00:30AM0.20m
1:11PM0.30m
1:07AM0.21m
1:57PM0.23m
1:41AM0.24m
2:40PM0.18m
2:14AM0.27m
3:19PM0.16m
2:47AM0.31m
3:58PM0.16m
3:21AM0.35m
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Temp °C
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25
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Feels °C
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12
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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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