Catherine Hill Bay surf break

Catherine Hill Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 12 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
23.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Saturday (Dec 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 13th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
E
2.2
ENE
1.8
S
2
S
2
S
1.7
SSE
1.8
S
1.9
SSE
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)121211117676689610912121112111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)285333350185157115117361215496632220598547948674544538348344295
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
25
ENE
10
WSW
5
NE
25
NE
40
S
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
5
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:02PM
1.20
4:21AM
1.20
4:03PM
1.09
5:10AM
1.27
5:04PM
1.02
5:53AM
1.35
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:06AM
0.57
9:41PM
0.29
10:22AM
0.56
10:25PM
0.33
11:31AM
0.52
11:07PM
0.36
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
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-7:54--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:59--7:59-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
251--2--1--1---------
Temp. °C212120212221252624191918181819191918181919
Feels °C (?)202019212018262525171615141414161716171615
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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.

Catherine Hill Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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