Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 145.14° E

Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Right Point (Cat Bay) sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.6° 

Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.5
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2.3
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14
2.1
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13
2.1
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12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
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11
1.4
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11
1.3
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12
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12
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14
2.5
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2.2
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1.8
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14
1.4
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13
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4111
2633
2125
1429
1209
773
606
449
357
298
304
405
666
1269
2925
3185
2038
1152
669
563
373
Wind (km/h)
40
W
35
WNW
40
WNW
40
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
25
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20
NNW
35
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45
NNW
45
WNW
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SW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
W
25
WSW
10
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High Tide
6:33PM2.09m
7:51AM1.98m
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
Low Tide
12:44PM0.96m
1:13AM0.41m
1:30PM1.07m
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
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Temp °C
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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.

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