Surf Forecasts:
Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 7,252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty.
Let’s break down Right Point (Cat Bay). It’s a point break that loves a west swell, and the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year – nothing unusual.
The action starts today, Monday August 31st. We’ve got a SW groundswell rolling in at 5ft with a 14 second period in the morning, and the afternoon cleans up to 5ft with a 15 second period. The wind goes light offshore from the SSW, and the energy is moderate (1261). That’s the best early call – smooth, lined-up waves for the experienced surfers. The spot is inconsistent, so be patient, and you might have to share with a few others.
Then it turns ugly. From Tuesday September 1st all the way through to Saturday September 12th, it’s a dead zone. Strong cross-on and onshore winds, heavy chop, and blown-out conditions. The swell gets big – up to 12ft on the 5th – but with near gale-force winds, it’s a mess. The energy numbers are huge (5233) but that’s just raw power, not surfable waves. For a point, that’s more kite-surfing territory. There’s a small glimmer on Sunday the 6th afternoon with a light cross-on and 6ft, but it’s only marginal.
The real reward comes in the second week. Friday September 11th afternoon is the standout: a clean 7ft SW groundswell with a 17 second period, offshore wind from the SE at 9 mph, and strong energy (3088). That’s excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The 19 second period swell on the 9th and 11th mornings is also noteworthy – super long period, so it’ll wrap deep into the point and give you long, drawn-out rides. But the wind is better on the 11th afternoon.
Sunday September 13th morning is glassy with 4ft, 18 second period SW swell – pure bliss for small, clean, long-period waves. The afternoon follows with offshore wind and 6ft. That’s another gem.
After that, Monday and Tuesday the 14th-15th get bumpy and onshore again, with big swell but poor quality.
So, the story goes: a small window now, then a long gap of rough stuff, then a couple of excellent, clean days in the second week. The 11th afternoon and 13th are your best shots.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Fri morning, gales from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 859 | 978 | 924 | 1502 | 853 | 648 | 773 | 696 | 859 | 1505 | 2466 | 2925 | 3313 | 3092 | 2865 | 2035 | 2602 | 5233 | 7252 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:38AM2.07m | 1:59PM2.23m | 2:24AM2.20m | 2:33PM2.28m | 3:07AM2.31m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | 3:41PM2.34m | 4:32AM2.40m | 4:18PM2.34m | 5:17AM2.38m | 4:57PM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:45AM0.55m | 8:13PM0.48m | 8:27AM0.54m | 8:50PM0.31m | 9:07AM0.56m | 9:26PM0.18m | 9:47AM0.59m | 10:04PM0.09m | 10:27AM0.65m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.73m | 11:30PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 859 | 978 | 924 | 1502 | 853 | 648 | 773 | 696 | 859 | 1505 | — | — | 3313 | 3092 | 2865 | 2035 | — | — | 4385 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | — | 299 | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | NW 4 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 18 | 25 | 10 | 46 | 69 | 26 | 2466 | 2925 | — | 6 | 11 | 45 | 2602 | 5233 | 7252 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 323 | 69 | 70 | 4 | 100 | 73 | 73 | 12 | 10 | 75 | 471 | 783 | 937 | 70 |
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