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Catherine Hill Bay Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Catherine Hill Bay surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Catherine Hill Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Catherine Hill Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catherine Hill Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | - | - |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 229 | 264 | 264 | 178 | 136 | 96 | 58 | 330 | 250 | 825 | 686 | 939 | 728 | 469 | 302 | 176 | 164 | 203 | 85 | 87 | 63 | 29 | 114 | 123 | 85 | 48 | 71 | 90 | 62 | 60 | 31 | 81 | 233 | 227 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:11AM 1.26 | 4:37PM 0.99 | 4:14AM 1.25 | 5:21PM 1.07 | 5:05AM 1.26 | 5:57PM 1.17 | 5:48AM 1.27 | 6:29PM 1.26 | 6:28AM 1.28 | 6:59PM 1.35 | 7:05AM 1.27 | 7:29PM 1.43 | 7:41AM 1.25 | 7:59PM 1.49 | 8:18AM 1.21 | 8:30PM 1.52 | 8:55AM 1.16 | 9:03PM 1.54 | 9:34AM 1.11 | 9:39PM 1.53 | 10:16AM 1.05 | 10:19PM 1.51 | 11:04AM 1.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:18AM 0.36 | 9:57PM 0.60 | 11:04AM 0.33 | 10:57PM 0.54 | 11:40AM 0.30 | 11:46PM 0.46 | 12:12PM 0.27 | 12:28AM 0.39 | 12:41PM 0.24 | 1:07AM 0.32 | 1:10PM 0.24 | 1:45AM 0.26 | 1:38PM 0.24 | 2:23AM 0.22 | 2:07PM 0.26 | 3:01AM 0.20 | 2:38PM 0.30 | 3:40AM 0.20 | 3:10PM 0.34 | 4:22AM 0.22 | 3:46PM 0.39 | 5:10AM 0.25 | 4:27PM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Catherine Hill Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Catherine Hill Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Catherine Hill Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Catherine Hill 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 (Catherine Hill 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 Catherine Hill 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.
Catherine Hill Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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