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Lat Long: 33.10° S 151.66° E

Caves Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caves Point sea temperature is
21.1°C
1.3° 

Caves Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Caves Point surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves Point this week:

The surf forecast for Caves Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caves Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 4th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 5th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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6
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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212
147
83
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501
747
516
415
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878
762
469
395
368
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Wind (km/h)
20
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35
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30
SW
15
SSW
15
ESE
20
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
10
SSW
10
E
30
ENE
10
NW
5
NE
35
SSE
30
S
40
S
40
S
35
SSW
35
SW
40
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
4:09PM1.32m
5:22AM1.13m
5:19PM1.29m
6:14AM1.24m
6:19PM1.28m
6:58AM1.35m
7:12PM1.26m
7:39AM1.44m
7:59PM1.23m
8:19AM1.51m
8:43PM1.19m
8:58AM1.54m
9:25PM1.14m
Low Tide
9:47AM0.54m
10:56PM0.30m
11:03AM0.49m
11:47PM0.30m
12:10PM0.42m
00:32AM0.29m
1:07PM0.35m
1:13AM0.28m
1:59PM0.28m
1:51AM0.28m
2:47PM0.24m
2:28AM0.29m
3:32PM0.22m
3:05AM0.31m
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Information about the Caves Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caves Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves Point 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 (Caves Point) 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 Caves Point 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.

Caves Point is 8 km (5 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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