Surf Forecasts:
Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,921 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Right Point (Cat Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Right Point (Cat Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Right Point (Cat Bay). The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is about average for the season – nothing unusual.
Remember, this place doesn’t break all that often, so you gotta be ready when it does. The first few days? Forget it. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a total loss – poor surf, cross-onshore winds, and choppy conditions. The combined swell energy is strong on Saturday (3233), but it’s all ugly. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are more of the same – fresh to strong breezes, cross-shore or onshore, lumpy and messy. No reason to paddle out.
Then Wednesday the 29th shows up with a beast. A 12ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (5748 in the morning, 5069 in the afternoon). Winds are cross-offshore and clean – the lines will be gorgeous. But this is for experts only. The swell direction (WSW) isn’t exactly the break’s favorite (prefers straight W), but it’s close enough. If you’re not solid, don’t even think about it.
Thursday the 30th drops to 6ft in the morning, still clean, but the energy is moderate (2140) and tide could be tricky. By afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore and quality drops.
Friday the 31st has light winds and clean conditions, but the swell is small (4ft to 3ft) and energy is low (388 and 329). Surfable, but weak.
The first week of August is mostly a bust – cross-onshore winds, chop, mess. The real gems are later. Wednesday the 5th afternoon is the standout: 4ft SW swell with a 20-second period, clean with gentle offshore winds, and combined energy of 1447. This is a proper groundswell that will wrap in beautifully. It’s excellent for experienced surfers.
Also, Sunday the 9th afternoon is solid: 5ft SW at 11 seconds, clean, cross-offshore winds, and very good conditions. The energy is moderate (794). This is a friendlier size for more people.
If you’re a beginner, the 4ft to 5ft days on the 8th and 9th are your best window, but expect crowds – this spot can get packed sometimes.
Best on offer: Wednesday the 5th afternoon for the experienced crew, and Sunday the 9th afternoon for a clean, fun session. Wednesday the 29th is a big-wave day for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2024 | 1328 | 814 | 371 | 282 | 224 | 315 | 418 | 555 | 416 | 2903 | 5748 | 5069 | 2056 | 1110 | 480 | 386 | 361 | 264 | 209 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:12PM1.98m | 8:46AM1.93m | 7:57PM1.89m | 9:46AM1.91m | 8:51PM1.82m | 10:50AM1.93m | 9:54PM1.78m | 11:49AM1.99m | 11:02PM1.78m | 12:40PM2.07m | 00:06AM1.81m | 1:23PM2.15m | 1:03AM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.47m | 2:23PM1.16m | 2:49AM0.52m | 3:25PM1.22m | 3:45AM0.55m | 4:35PM1.22m | 4:45AM0.55m | 5:43PM1.17m | 5:42AM0.52m | 6:42PM1.07m | 6:34AM0.50m | 7:30PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1209 | 711 | 475 | 371 | 282 | 224 | 315 | 418 | 555 | 416 | 1585 | — | — | 2031 | 1030 | 480 | 386 | 361 | 264 | 209 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 10 | 26 | 75 | — | — | — | 229 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 18 | 62 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SSE 4 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2024 | 1328 | 814 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 46 | 26 | 2903 | 5748 | 5069 | 2056 | 1110 | 71 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 70 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 91 | 73 | 266 | 102 | 314 | 263 | 84 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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