Catherine Hill Bay
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.2m
- Period
- 9s
- Wind
- 13 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h405-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Catherine Hill Bay is a beach break over sand in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–3.5999999999999996m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 3.5999999999999996m
Catherine Hill Bay surf FAQ
Is Catherine Hill Bay good for beginners?+
Catherine Hill Bay is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Catherine Hill Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Catherine Hill Bay can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Catherine Hill Bay?+
Look for 0.6–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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