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Right Point (Cat Bay) surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
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Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Right Point (Cat Bay) sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,938 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 31st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Sun night, near gales from the N by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
98 | 103 | 93 | 50 | 76 | 74 | 87 | 59 | 314 | 616 | 576 | 1213 | 970 | 614 | 440 | 172 | 84 | 124 | 169 | 186 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:11AM1.93m | 8:47PM1.94m | 10:14AM1.97m | 9:40PM1.87m | 11:11AM2.04m | 10:33PM1.85m | 12:02PM2.11m | 11:26PM1.86m | 12:48PM2.18m | 00:15AM1.88m | 1:31PM2.24m | 1:02AM1.92m | 2:11PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:35AM0.55m | 2:58PM1.03m | 3:28AM0.53m | 4:04PM1.09m | 4:20AM0.50m | 5:06PM1.09m | 5:09AM0.46m | 6:01PM1.05m | 5:57AM0.41m | 6:49PM1.00m | 6:42AM0.37m | 7:33PM0.95m | 7:25AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 5 |
28 | 103 | 93 | 50 | 76 | 74 | 87 | 59 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 970 | 614 | 440 | 172 | 84 | 49 | 169 | 186 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 4 | SE 10 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ESE 3 | SSE 5 | SW 20 |
98 | 6 | 4 | 41 | 33 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 76 | 69 | 124 | 1 | 6 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSE 5 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | W 10 | SE 9 | SW 20 |
16 | 5 | 51 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 29 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | W 3 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 3 | SW 13 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 314 | 616 | 576 | 1213 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | — | 3 | 326 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 73 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 69 | 23 | 82 | 94 | 94 | 266 | 160 | 70 | 471 |
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Information about the Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Right Point (Cat Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Right Point (Cat Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Right Point (Cat 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 (Right Point (Cat 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 Right Point (Cat 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.












