Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

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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
24.1° C
(Which is 1.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 5th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hat Head over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
4
2
3
3
2
1
0
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.8
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.4
S
11
2
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1156
1658
1068
941
813
592
590
504
371
307
358
1567
1920
1522
1540
1425
1026
1289
917
703
769
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
N
5
SSW
15
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
E
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SE
10
W
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
9:42PM1.51m
10:02AM0.96m
10:21PM1.46m
10:43AM0.91m
11:04PM1.40m
11:32AM0.87m
11:52PM1.34m
12:31PM0.85m
00:45AM1.30m
1:41PM0.87m
1:42AM1.28m
2:51PM0.94m
2:41AM1.28m
Low Tide
4:25AM0.26m
3:37PM0.29m
5:10AM0.31m
4:15PM0.35m
5:59AM0.36m
4:59PM0.40m
6:54AM0.38m
5:54PM0.46m
7:51AM0.36m
7:01PM0.50m
8:46AM0.31m
8:16PM0.50m
9:34AM0.24m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
2
2
Temp °C
23
22
21
20
19
21
21
20
24
24
14
18
20
16
18
18
17
20
20
18
20
21
20
20
18
18
20
20
19
20
19
6
13
15
11
15
16
15
17
18
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
9
2.1
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
10
2.2
S
10
2
S
11
2
S
11
1.8
S
10
0.8
E
12
Energy kJ
1156
1658
1068
941
813
592
590
504
371
307
211
1010
1920
1522
1540
937
1026
881
917
703
177
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.4
S
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.8
E
12
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
2
6
4
5
6
8
50
39
19
9
8
120
135
108
114
83
80
119
121
180
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
9
0.3
S
18
0.1
NE
11
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.5
S
15
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
6
2
3
54
5
32
13
9
6
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
107
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
5
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.4
NW
3
1.8
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
S
10
2.4
S
11
1.8
S
11
Energy kJ
61
22
18
2
358
1567
1425
1289
769
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
215
51
0
61
0
0
182
17
17
0
17
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
61
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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 16 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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