Cat Bay surf report and forecast
Victoria, Australia · updated 02 Nov 2026, 23:49 AEDT · NOAA GFS-Wave cycle 20261102_06z
Open Cat Bay on the live map →8.6rating now (B 7 · A 5)
1.0 m (3.2 ft)wave height now
13.8 speriod
SWswell from
7 kt SSWwind cross-onshore
16 °C (61 °F)water · 4/3 mm fullsuit, boots optional
06:10 / 19:55sunrise / sunset
Swell 1: 1.0 m 14 s SW
Best window this week: Monday 17:00 AEDT — 8.4 1.0 m (3.1 ft) at 13 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (263° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 8.4 B 8 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 14 s | SW | 5 kt glassy | 06:10–19:55 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 8.4 B 8 · A 5 | 0.9–1.1 m (2.9–3.6 ft) | 13 s | SW | 9 kt cross-shore | 06:09–19:56 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 5.6 B 8 · A 3 | 0.7–1.5 m (2.2–5.1 ft) | 10 s | SW | 12 kt cross-shore | 06:08–19:57 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 6.9 B 6 · A 4 | 1.0–1.6 m (3.3–5.3 ft) | 9 s | SW | 12 kt cross-onshore | 06:07–19:59 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 7.0 B 4 · A 7 | 1.2–2.1 m (3.8–6.9 ft) | 13 s | SW | 13 kt onshore | 06:06–20:00 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 5.0 B 0 · A 5 | 2.0–2.1 m (6.5–6.9 ft) | 13 s | SW | 20 kt cross-onshore | 06:05–20:01 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 8.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1–1.9 m (3.5–6.2 ft) | 12 s | SW | 13 kt cross-shore | 06:04–20:02 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23:00 | 8.6 B 7 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 7 kt SSW cross-onshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 7.8 B 7 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 13 s SW | 10 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 05:00 | 7.9 B 6 · A 5 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 13 s SW | 13 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 08:00 | 8.1 B 6 · A 5 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 13 s SW | 12 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 11:00 | 8.4 B 6 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 13 s SW | 10 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 14:00 | 7.9 B 7 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 13 s SW | 9 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 17:00 | 7.6 B 8 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.1 ft) | 13 s SW | 8 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 20:00 | 7.5 B 8 · A 4 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 13 s SW | 7 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 23:00 | 7.9 B 10 · A 5 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 12 s SW | 2 kt ESE glassy |
Cat Bay tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (AEDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 17:30 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 23:40 (-1.2 m / -3.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 06:30 (+1.1 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 12:20 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 00:30 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 07:20 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 13:10 (-0.7 m / -2.1 ft) · High 19:30 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 01:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 08:10 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 14:10 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) · High 20:40 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 02:30 (-0.5 m / -1.8 ft) · High 09:10 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 15:20 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 22:00 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 03:40 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 10:10 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 16:20 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 23:20 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 05:10 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 11:10 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 17:20 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 8.2 Phillip Island 4 km · 1.0 m (3.2 ft) now
- 7.8 Smiths Beach 10 km · 1.0 m (3.2 ft) now
- 4.6 Point Leo 11 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 4.3 Shoreham 12 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 8.2 Cape Woolamai 17 km · 1.0 m (3.2 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Australia/Melbourne). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-38.50, 145.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.