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Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) Surf Forecast
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Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) surf Forecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) over the next 12 days.
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 755 | 886 | 747 | 704 | 725 | 1568 | 1363 | 726 | 1148 | 1021 | 1451 | 919 | 732 | 555 | 471 | 379 | 849 | 639 | 534 | 451 | 386 | 282 | 261 | 350 | 311 | 384 | 498 | 553 | 472 | 499 | 410 | 342 | 1081 | 917 | 715 | 1265 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 2.05 | 3:10PM 2.40 | 2:49AM 2.07 | 3:47PM 2.41 | 3:24AM 2.09 | 4:24PM 2.39 | 4:02AM 2.09 | 5:04PM 2.36 | 4:45AM 2.08 | 5:48PM 2.31 | 5:36AM 2.05 | 6:35PM 2.24 | 6:38AM 2.01 | 7:28PM 2.17 | 7:52AM 2.01 | 8:26PM 2.12 | 9:13AM 2.06 | 9:27PM 2.09 | 10:32AM 2.18 | 10:28PM 2.09 | 11:41AM 2.33 | 11:27PM 2.13 | 12:41PM 2.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:38PM 0.78 | 8:33AM 0.23 | 9:13PM 0.78 | 9:08AM 0.19 | 9:48PM 0.79 | 9:45AM 0.18 | 10:25PM 0.80 | 10:25AM 0.19 | 11:06PM 0.81 | 11:09AM 0.25 | 11:52PM 0.81 | 11:59AM 0.36 | 12:45AM 0.77 | 12:57PM 0.50 | 1:45AM 0.70 | 2:05PM 0.65 | 2:51AM 0.58 | 3:20PM 0.76 | 3:57AM 0.43 | 4:36PM 0.81 | 4:59AM 0.26 | 5:44PM 0.81 | 5:57AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 |
| Sunset | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) 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 (Cat Bay (Shelly Beach)) 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 Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) 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.
Cat Bay is 34 km (21 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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