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Lat Long: 38.50° S 145.14° E

Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Right Point (Cat Bay) sea temperature is
16.1°C
2.1° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,798 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 8 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 (Nov 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 8th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 20th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 20th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Tue morning).

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Thursday
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Wave
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Direction
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WSW
12
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1.6
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SW
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SW
11
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SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.5
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14
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12
0.9
SW
11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
283
468
498
202
205
609
1255
2651
1990
1474
1249
444
607
378
217
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150
176
435
466
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
40
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
30
NW
25
WNW
40
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
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S
25
SSE
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E
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SE
25
SSE
15
ENE
5
NE
15
SE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:32PM2.05m
8:09AM2.16m
8:43PM1.97m
9:03AM2.06m
10:00PM1.95m
10:02AM1.98m
11:14PM2.00m
11:01AM1.93m
00:19AM2.09m
11:57AM1.92m
1:12AM2.19m
12:48PM1.94m
1:58AM2.27m
Low Tide
1:45AM0.57m
2:31PM0.65m
2:48AM0.76m
3:34PM0.62m
3:59AM0.91m
4:37PM0.57m
5:12AM0.97m
5:35PM0.50m
6:18AM0.97m
6:26PM0.42m
7:14AM0.94m
7:13PM0.35m
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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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