Surf Forecasts:
Hammerhead surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 4,982 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hammerhead this week:
The surf forecast for Hammerhead over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hammerhead in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6PM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hammerhead over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1031 | 1101 | 827 | 623 | 614 | 553 | 469 | 592 | 313 | 469 | 568 | 657 | 461 | 437 | 357 | 294 | 229 | 222 | 149 | 219 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.40m | 11:04PM1.32m | 11:30AM1.38m | 11:37PM1.16m | 11:49AM1.35m | 00:10AM0.99m | 12:05PM1.30m | 00:51AM0.83m | 12:17PM1.24m | 12:15PM1.17m | 10:56AM1.11m | 3:47PM1.10m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.50m | 5:08AM0.43m | 5:43PM0.52m | 5:18AM0.56m | 6:22PM0.57m | 5:17AM0.67m | 7:12PM0.64m | 4:50AM0.75m | 10:49PM0.68m | 00:56AM0.55m | 1:52PM1.09m | 1:25AM0.43m | |||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1031 | 1101 | 827 | 623 | 614 | 553 | 469 | 592 | 313 | 469 | 568 | 657 | 461 | 437 | 357 | 294 | 229 | 222 | 149 | 219 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 41 | 39 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 200 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | S 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | S 8 | SSE 10 | WNW 6 | SSE 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WNW 4 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 47 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 67 | 33 | 31 | 92 | 70 | 3 | 80 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 2 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 21 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 122 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 122 | 100 |
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Information about the Hammerhead Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hammerhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hammerhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hammerhead 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 (Hammerhead) 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 Hammerhead 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.
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