Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Hat Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hat Head sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hat Head this week:

The surf forecast for Hat Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 12th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 12th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.9
ESE
0.5
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)12121112121111101010982017161413121177
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7921012764805983704572625543266137120206699494203123103895970
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NW
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
5
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononononglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:16AM
1.19
3:48PM
0.78
4:34AM
1.21
5:16PM
0.82
5:37AM
1.28
6:15PM
0.91
6:26AM
1.37
7:00PM
1.01
7:08AM
1.47
7:39PM
1.13
7:46AM
1.54
8:16PM
1.26
8:24AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29AM
0.53
9:20PM
0.49
11:42AM
0.46
10:42PM
0.47
12:32PM
0.37
11:47PM
0.40
1:10PM
0.27
12:39AM
0.31
1:44PM
0.16
1:24AM
0.22
2:17PM
0.07
2:07AM
0.14
2:49PM
0.00
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--7:08--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:01
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---2223--------------
Temp. °C243029242121212122212223222223232224242324
Feels °C (?)253028252121201920202121212121232223242524
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Information about the Hat Head Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Hat Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in North Shore which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Macquarie which is 45 km (28 miles) away and Coffs Harbour, 83 km (52 miles) away.

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