Diamond Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 01 Feb 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
23.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Feb 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 4th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 4th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
3.5
S
3.5
S
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.2
S
0.8
S
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
0.7
SSE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
0.5
ENE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
0.9
NE
1.5
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)10911999995585595555565
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)240175726041019739605239100847158966644678645119695876
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SE
10
E
15
E
5
N
15
NE
25
NE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NE
10
N
15
NE
25
NE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
NE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:34PM
0.96
9:52AM
1.45
10:17PM
1.00
10:34AM
1.41
10:58PM
1.02
11:13AM
1.33
11:38PM
1.03
11:50AM
1.23
12:18AM
1.03
12:26PM
1.12
12:58AM
1.02
1:00PM
1.01
1:41AM
1.00
1:36PM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:15AM
0.15
4:26PM
0.12
4:02AM
0.14
5:04PM
0.12
4:46AM
0.15
5:38PM
0.14
5:29AM
0.19
6:12PM
0.17
6:12AM
0.26
6:44PM
0.21
6:56AM
0.33
7:17PM
0.25
7:44AM
0.41
7:50PM
0.30
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18-
Sunset--7:49--7:49--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
332-------------------
Temp. °C232020212121212325212327232526232628232425
Feels °C (?)251715171919192122182326232424212426222625
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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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