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Hat Head surf Forecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 AEST
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Hat Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hat Head sea temperature is 24.6°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.1 °C max: 24.4 °C min: 22.6 °C)
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Hat Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hat Head sea temperature is 24.6°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.1 °C max: 24.4 °C min: 22.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hat Head this week:

The surf forecast for Hat Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 26th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 26th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hat Head over the next 12 days.

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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.9
S
1.8
S
2.5
SSE
1.7
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.1
E
1.4
S
1.7
S
3
S
3.5
S
2.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
3.5
S
4.5
S
4
SSE
4
SSE
3.5
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)101212121211101077789889887128910111110111111111110101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)8828859307144462691981179479911181234103811057422212215336227430183726801520250821983021499134493283281218451435997829
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
10
SW
10
S
10
SE
10
WSW
0
W
5
NE
5
NW
10
N
10
NE
10
NNW
5
SW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SW
35
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
5
SW
15
SE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SW
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
1.54
9:53AM
1.04
10:17PM
1.51
10:38AM
0.97
11:04PM
1.48
11:34AM
0.91
11:59PM
1.44
12:44PM
0.88
1:04AM
1.42
2:05PM
0.90
2:13AM
1.42
3:22PM
0.98
3:21AM
1.44
4:25PM
1.12
4:23AM
1.46
5:18PM
1.28
5:19AM
1.47
6:06PM
1.44
6:12AM
1.44
6:50PM
1.59
7:03AM
1.38
7:34PM
1.70
7:52AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:13AM
0.23
3:36PM
0.23
5:01AM
0.27
4:16PM
0.28
5:57AM
0.30
5:06PM
0.34
7:02AM
0.30
6:09PM
0.40
8:13AM
0.27
7:28PM
0.43
9:18AM
0.20
8:50PM
0.41
10:14AM
0.12
10:06PM
0.35
11:03AM
0.04
11:12PM
0.25
11:46AM
-0.01
12:11AM
0.16
12:28PM
-0.04
1:06AM
0.08
1:07PM
-0.03
1:59AM
0.03
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22
Sunset5:15--5:14--5:13--5:12--5:10--5:10--5:09--5:08--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:06--
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Rain (mm)
13-1------1-2211353422163-144--2-315222-
Temp. °C201820201920212021212122211720181819191818171720211821191720191618191620
Feels °C (?)161719192020202020212121191517151516161719171819211821171618171519201619

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Hat Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hat Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hat Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hat Head 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 (Hat Head) 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 Hat Head 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Hat Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in North Shore which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Macquarie which is 45 km (28 miles) away and Coffs Harbour, 83 km (52 miles) away.

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