Surf Forecasts:
Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 18s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down this swell window we got coming.
It starts with a bang, no doubt. Wednesday morning we got a solid 10ft of SW groundswell, and the ocean's got some serious muscle, with a combined swell energy of 8859. But it's blowing a solid 25 mph cross-offshore, so it'll be a gritty one. The water's at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. It holds that size and stays reasonably clean into Thursday morning, with 8ft+ swells, but the wind stays lively. Thursday arvo it drops to 7ft, but the cross-shore wind puts a chop on it.
Now, here comes the good part. Friday morning, the wind just dies, totally glassy. The swell backs off to a very manageable 5ft at 15 seconds, with moderate energy. This is your clean, lined-up window. The arvo stays clean too, with a light cross-offshore breeze and 6ft of swell. Saturday arvo is another beauty, with 5ft of SW swell and a light offshore SE wind. Two good, clean days right there.
Keep in mind, Right Point (Cat Bay) doesn't break all the time, so when it's on like this, you gotta go. It's a point break, so it'll handle these long-period swells well.
Then the taps get turned off. From Sunday right through to Tuesday morning, it's poor. The swell drops away and the wind goes onshore. Time to fix your dings. But then, Tuesday arvo, a new pulse arrives. We're talking 10ft of SW swell again, with strong energy, but the wind is still messy. Not perfect, but the size is back.
The real gem, though, is Wednesday the 16th of September. The arvo is the one. 7ft of SW swell, with a 17-second period, and the wind is dead flat, glassy. That is a recipe for perfection. The energy is strong at 2474, and it's all lining up for the point. This is big, powerful surf at over 6ft, so it's for experienced surfers only. Expect a crowd for this one.
After that, it's mostly onshore junk. There's a big pulse on Sunday the 20th with 10ft of WSW swell, but it's blowing a solid 22 mph cross-onshore. That'll be a washing machine, more fun for the kite surfers than us.
So there you have it. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are your fun, clean days. But if you want the standout, start planning for Wednesday the 16th. It's a couple weeks out, so it's promising but not set in stone. Keep your fingers crossed.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7344 | 5133 | 7284 | 3334 | 2465 | 1602 | 1123 | 1279 | 1829 | 1384 | 1200 | 1041 | 614 | 505 | 309 | 265 | 173 | 702 | 1670 | 2929 | 1422 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:51PM2.00m | 10:18AM2.07m | 10:16PM1.99m | 11:22AM2.11m | 11:35PM2.06m | 12:16PM2.17m | 00:42AM2.17m | 1:04PM2.24m | 1:37AM2.28m | 1:46PM2.28m | 2:25AM2.36m | 2:26PM2.30m | 3:08AM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM1.00m | 3:33AM0.45m | 4:21PM0.91m | 4:47AM0.51m | 5:32PM0.76m | 5:55AM0.53m | 6:30PM0.57m | 6:53AM0.53m | 7:20PM0.40m | 7:43AM0.54m | 8:04PM0.27m | 8:28AM0.56m | 8:45PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1299 | 373 | 7284 | 3334 | 2465 | 1602 | 1123 | 1279 | 1829 | 1384 | 1200 | 1041 | 614 | 505 | 309 | 265 | 173 | — | — | 2929 | 1422 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 216 | — | 454 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 7344 | 5133 | 5122 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 702 | 1670 | 1693 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 524 | 474 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 60 | 20 | 70 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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