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Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Right Point (Cat Bay) sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.5° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (Oct 23) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 18th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

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0.4
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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73
64
121
245
553
410
317
261
184
119
246
886
1404
1185
677
804
1938
3525
Wind (km/h)
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20
ESE
15
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15
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20
NNE
25
NNW
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WNW
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ENE
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NNE
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NNE
35
NNW
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SW
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High Tide
5:32AM2.28m
5:16PM2.06m
6:09AM2.20m
5:52PM1.98m
6:47AM2.11m
6:32PM1.90m
7:29AM2.03m
7:20PM1.82m
8:16AM1.96m
8:21PM1.76m
9:09AM1.91m
9:36PM1.77m
Low Tide
11:00PM0.29m
11:32AM0.79m
11:36PM0.37m
12:09PM0.85m
00:13AM0.47m
12:49PM0.91m
00:53AM0.59m
1:35PM0.96m
1:39AM0.70m
2:29PM0.97m
2:36AM0.81m
3:30PM0.92m
3:46AM0.89m
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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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