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Diamond Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 09 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
23.7° C
 (Which is normal 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diamond Head in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
3
1
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
2.4
NE
2.4
NNE
1.8
NE
3
NE
2.5
NE
1.6
NE
2.1
S
2.2
S
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
2
E
1.9
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.8
E
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)67778887878988887771010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1294955953651025794306475588309276274223314516485176352238527419
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
15
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
NNW
5
S
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
N
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassononglasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
1.04
2:30AM
0.90
2:23PM
0.93
3:21AM
0.91
3:05PM
0.83
4:17AM
0.93
3:54PM
0.76
5:17AM
0.97
4:52PM
0.71
6:15AM
1.02
6:01PM
0.69
7:06AM
1.09
7:09PM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:13PM
0.21
8:21AM
0.38
8:51PM
0.24
9:22AM
0.44
9:30PM
0.26
10:36AM
0.47
10:14PM
0.28
12:00PM
0.46
11:03PM
0.29
1:07PM
0.42
11:55PM
0.28
1:59PM
0.36
12:47AM
0.27
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:57--7:57-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
----------23--1239-74
Temp. °C262824303325232321212122252624242523272722
Feels °C (?)232421293024202019202124262626272725282724
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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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