Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
23.0° C
(Which is 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 Friday (Dec 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 15th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
1
E
1.2
NE
1.2
NNE
0.8
E
0.7
E
2
S
2.1
SSE
1.9
SE
1.2
S
1.3
ESE
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)1212121111101066887871181212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)187472526350329206200112938060411531352332212344327339257189
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
SE
5
W
10
NE
15
NE
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
N
25
S
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
5
SE
10
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:05AM
1.04
2:56PM
1.24
4:07AM
1.11
3:53PM
1.12
5:03AM
1.20
4:50PM
1.04
5:51AM
1.29
5:45PM
0.99
6:33AM
1.37
6:35PM
0.97
7:12AM
1.44
7:22PM
0.97
7:49AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:51PM
0.23
8:42AM
0.48
9:39PM
0.26
9:59AM
0.51
10:23PM
0.27
11:11AM
0.50
11:04PM
0.28
12:14PM
0.46
11:44PM
0.28
1:05PM
0.39
12:24AM
0.27
1:50PM
0.33
1:03AM
0.25
2:30PM
0.28
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39-
Sunset--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:47
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
45132--------32-1-----
Temp. °C222018192223232325242322202020202021202221
Feels °C (?)232119212222232124232119191918191919192019
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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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