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 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Right Point (Cat Bay) sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.4° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 8,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Right Point (Cat Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Right Point (Cat Bay) is a point break that’s fairly exposed to the west swell, but man, it’s been a tough run. The place is inconsistent, and for most of the 16-day window, the wind is just blowing it out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The forecast starts with a real dud. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are mostly blown out with onshore wind, but there’s a tiny window Friday afternoon. The wind goes glassy off the land, and you’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The combined energy hits 1195 (moderate energy), and it’s the first real standout. That’s clean, glassy, and with the low tide, it could be a sneaky little session before the weekend chaos.

Then it gets ugly. From Saturday the 8th all the way through Tuesday the 12th, the wind is howling from the north and northwest, 30 to 45 km/h, ripping the surface to shreds. The swell builds, but it’s a mess. Even when the swell bumps up to 12ft on Monday the 10th with a 19-second period (very long period groundswell), the cross-onshore wind makes it impossible. That’s expert-only territory if it were clean, but it’s not.

The 13th and 14th of August show a slight improvement. The swell is still solid at 7ft to 8ft from the SW, with a long period, but the wind is only a light to gentle cross-onshore. The combined energy is high (2325 to 4547), and the surf quality is marginal. Not clean, but it’s rideable for the intermediates who are desperate.

The real standout of the whole run is Sunday the 16th. A light east cross-offshore wind gives you clean lines on a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the combined energy is 790 (weak to moderate). That’s the best bet for a fun, clean session with some shape. Crowds might show up since it’s a Sunday, but for a wave that’s actually clean, it’s worth it.

Tuesday the 18th afternoon also goes glassy, with a 3ft SW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 350 (weak). That’s a tiny cleanup if you’re around.

The last real highlight is Thursday the 20th afternoon. A clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW, 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 2706 (strong energy). That’s the best wave of the whole forecast for experienced surfers. Clean, solid, and with the point break handling the long period, it’ll be well-shaped. But being over 8ft, it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Overall, the good days are few and far between. The inconsistency of the break means these windows are precious. The 16th and 20th are the ones to circle.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun night, moderate winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

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0.8
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Energy kJ
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311
820
799
453
813
611
598
322
212
593
8501
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836
632
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
4:50AM2.23m
4:43PM2.32m
5:36AM2.25m
5:19PM2.29m
6:26AM2.24m
6:01PM2.26m
7:22AM2.21m
6:49PM2.20m
8:25AM2.16m
7:46PM2.14m
9:34AM2.14m
8:56PM2.08m
Low Tide
10:32PM0.29m
10:44AM0.65m
11:10PM0.20m
11:26AM0.75m
11:53PM0.14m
12:12PM0.85m
00:41AM0.12m
1:05PM0.96m
1:36AM0.14m
2:06PM1.04m
2:39AM0.18m
3:18PM1.08m
3:48AM0.22m
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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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