Surf Forecasts:
Hammerhead surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Jul 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hammerhead over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 665 | 776 | 602 | 697 | 848 | 529 | 585 | 394 | 421 | 336 | 201 | 246 | 319 | 197 | 129 | 310 | 322 | 466 | 480 | 614 | 535 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:52PM1.46m | 8:37AM1.14m | 6:49PM1.55m | 9:17AM1.20m | 7:41PM1.63m | 9:54AM1.24m | 8:29PM1.67m | 10:29AM1.26m | 9:15PM1.67m | 11:03AM1.26m | 9:59PM1.61m | 11:36AM1.27m | 10:41PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34AM0.12m | 12:55PM0.90m | 2:21AM-0.01m | 1:49PM0.85m | 3:04AM-0.09m | 2:36PM0.80m | 3:45AM-0.10m | 3:19PM0.75m | 4:24AM-0.05m | 4:03PM0.71m | 5:00AM0.05m | 4:46PM0.69m | 5:32AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | 7:49 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 13 | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 665 | 776 | 602 | 697 | 848 | 529 | 585 | 394 | 421 | 336 | 201 | 246 | 242 | 172 | 129 | 310 | 322 | 466 | 480 | 614 | 535 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 18 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | WNW 4 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 53 | 41 | 160 | 34 | 51 | 66 | 52 | 7 | 25 | 303 | 184 | 155 | 319 | 197 | 100 | 129 | 254 | 99 | 109 | 181 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | WNW 11 | SSE 11 | NW 11 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SSW 21 | S 9 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 75 | 11 | 37 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 44 | 42 | 94 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 39 | 68 | 156 | 99 | 66 | 60 | 55 | 125 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 10 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | 11 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 96 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 96 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 101 | 92 |
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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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