Surf Forecasts:
Right Point (Cat Bay) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright boys and girls, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the crap and see what this stretch has got for us.
We've got some swell in the water, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of this outlook. The first chance to actually enjoy it doesn't come until Monday afternoon.
All we’re looking at is Right Point (Cat Bay). Water temp is 56°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year. Nothing wild there.
Monday the 31st is the first real green light. The morning is still a bit rough, but that afternoon clears up nicely. We’ve got a clean 1.5m (that’s about 5 feet) of southwest swell with a long 15-second period. The wind goes light and glassy. That’s a proper point-break session, smooth and lined up. The energy in the water is building at 1261.
Now, forget Tuesday. The wind is going to blow a gale from the north at 40-45 km/h (25-28 mph), and it will completely ruin the surface. Not worth the drive.
Get ready for a few days of nothing. The wind stays messy, and while the swell hangs around, it’s just not going to line up. From the 1st through the 5th, it’s mostly trash. If you're not into choppy, blown-out walls, give it a miss.
Saturday the 5th is a different story, but not in a good way. A big 3.5m (over 11 feet) southwest swell shows up, but with a short 14-second period and onshore winds. That one’s too much for this spot, and honestly, only for the most experienced. I'd stay on the beach for that.
The next real window is the following Wednesday, the 9th. The afternoon looks seriously good. A clean 1.6m (5-6 feet) of southwest swell with an 11-second period, and a light southerly wind keeping things tidy. This is another standout. It’s a proper groundswell, and a point break will turn it into some long, peeling lines. The energy is a moderate 835, but the quality is there.
So here's the plan. You’ve got two clean windows: Monday afternoon and next Wednesday afternoon. The rest of the week is for the kitesurfers and the wind junkies. The long-range one is promising, but still a week out, so keep an eye on it. Two decent chances in two weeks, so make them count.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. 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). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 369 | 694 | 1795 | 1297 | 911 | 802 | 431 | 659 | 649 | 846 | 978 | 949 | 1502 | 864 | 666 | 535 | 1025 | 1363 | 1325 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:38PM1.75m | 12:02PM2.00m | 11:49PM1.82m | 12:46PM2.08m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:24PM2.16m | 1:38AM2.07m | 1:59PM2.23m | 2:24AM2.20m | 2:33PM2.28m | 3:07AM2.31m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.64m | 6:09PM1.00m | 6:10AM0.61m | 6:56PM0.84m | 7:00AM0.58m | 7:36PM0.65m | 7:45AM0.55m | 8:13PM0.48m | 8:27AM0.54m | 8:50PM0.31m | 9:07AM0.56m | 9:26PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 299 | 560 | 1795 | 1297 | 911 | 802 | 431 | 659 | 649 | 846 | 978 | 949 | 1502 | 864 | 666 | 535 | 1025 | — | 1325 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 369 | 694 | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | 61 | 98 | 31 | — | 299 | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 20 | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 8 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 1363 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 69 | 4 | 84 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 75 | 73 | 102 | 20 | 73 | 69 |
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