Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 145.14° E

Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Right Point (Cat Bay) sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.5° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,724 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer.

We've got a pretty solid window of surf coming up, but you're gonna have to be patient. The next few days are a write-off thanks to a lot of onshore wind. The real action doesn't kick off until the weekend.

Right Point (Cat Bay) is the only spot in the game here. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.

The early part of the week is a total no-go. From Monday the 10th right through to Friday the 14th, we’re looking at strong, fresh winds swinging onshore and cross-onshore, with solid but messy swell. It’s a lot of energy in the water (combined energy up to 7230 on Thursday afternoon) but it's all chopped up and unrideable. On Wednesday the 12th we see a 6ft SW swell, but it’s getting hammered by the wind. Thursday the 13th pushes up to 10ft from the WSW, but again, the cross-onshore wind kills it. That's expert-only territory for size, but the conditions are terrible, so not worth paddling out.

Friday the 14th is still a bit messy, but there's a hint of change. The morning has a 8ft SW swell with a clean wind direction from the WNW, but it’s still marginal.

Now, here's the standout. Saturday the 15th is the day to circle on the calendar. We’ve got light winds from the SSW and S, which are cross-offshore, cleaning up a solid 6ft SW swell (period of 16 seconds). That's a long-period groundswell, so it'll have plenty of push and shape. The wave energy is strong at 1719. This is a point break, so that long period won't be a problem; it'll line up beautifully. It's rated for experienced surfers, which is spot on given the size and power. There could be a few others out, as crowds are sometimes an issue, but the quality will be worth it. Sunday the 16th is also very good, with clean 5ft SW swell and easterly cross-offshore winds, a touch smaller but still fun.

After that, the surf tapers off. Monday the 17th has smaller, cleaner waves, and Tuesday the 18th has a glassy afternoon with a 3ft SW swell, good for a longboard or a funboard. The following week from the 19th onwards looks much weaker and mostly onshore again, with a few isolated clean windows like Monday the 24th morning, which is glassy with a 4ft SW swell, but it's small and inconsistent.

So, the call: Don't bother paddling out until Saturday the 15th. That's the premium session. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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SW
19
1.8
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1.9
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16
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
1.2
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17
1.9
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2.3
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16
2.4
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17
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WSW
16
2.1
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2.5
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18
2.3
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17
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1.9
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1.6
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14
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1713
1858
1806
528
506
822
1940
2645
3123
2865
4562
1833
3705
2913
2087
1719
1456
1344
970
791
565
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
35
SW
35
WSW
30
NW
30
NNW
40
NNW
30
WNW
25
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WNW
25
WNW
25
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10
SSW
15
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15
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15
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High Tide
7:46PM2.14m
9:34AM2.14m
8:56PM2.08m
10:44AM2.16m
10:15PM2.05m
11:48AM2.22m
11:34PM2.09m
12:44PM2.30m
00:45AM2.16m
1:33PM2.37m
1:48AM2.24m
2:17PM2.42m
2:42AM2.31m
Low Tide
2:06PM1.04m
2:39AM0.18m
3:18PM1.08m
3:48AM0.22m
4:36PM1.02m
4:59AM0.25m
5:48PM0.89m
6:05AM0.27m
6:51PM0.70m
7:05AM0.30m
7:45PM0.51m
7:59AM0.34m
8:33PM0.35m
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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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