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Diamond Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Diamond Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Diamond Head sea temperature is
21.6° C
 (Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diamond Head this week:

The surf forecast for Diamond Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diamond Head in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.9
NE
2.5
NE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.9
E
3.5
E
2.5
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.5
SSE
1.4
SE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)866777888810888991112121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)182200256321716355256244273505225488760148832430914662204228123261905
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
20
N
5
S
10
S
10
WSW
5
SW
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:09PM
0.69
7:51AM
1.15
8:06PM
0.72
8:32AM
1.21
8:53PM
0.75
9:11AM
1.25
9:36PM
0.79
9:49AM
1.28
10:16PM
0.82
10:27AM
1.29
10:54PM
0.85
11:04AM
1.27
11:33PM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
0.36
12:47AM
0.27
2:41PM
0.30
1:37AM
0.25
3:20PM
0.24
2:22AM
0.23
3:56PM
0.19
3:05AM
0.21
4:31PM
0.16
3:47AM
0.19
5:05PM
0.14
4:29AM
0.19
5:39PM
0.13
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:55--7:55--7:55-
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
129286-12863862-12141-6
Temp. °C262621252421242523202122222321222421212321
Feels °C (?)252421272522262623182120202020212219181819
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Information about the Diamond Head Surf forecast

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

Diamond Head is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Port Macquarie. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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