Hat Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.05° S 153.06° E

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hat Head sea temperature is
21.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Hat Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hat Head surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ENE swell.

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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.9
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
258
263
326
313
270
263
214
156
121
121
112
110
80
158
550
365
239
153
124
85
51
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
W
10
E
5
SW
5
SW
10
SE
10
SW
10
SW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:59PM1.84m
10:36AM1.06m
10:50PM1.75m
11:32AM1.06m
11:42PM1.61m
12:30PM1.08m
00:34AM1.46m
1:30PM1.11m
1:27AM1.30m
2:31PM1.16m
2:22AM1.15m
3:29PM1.23m
3:20AM1.04m
Low Tide
4:50AM-0.00m
4:09PM0.15m
5:41AM0.05m
5:06PM0.23m
6:31AM0.11m
6:07PM0.32m
7:19AM0.16m
7:14PM0.41m
8:05AM0.21m
8:27PM0.46m
8:50AM0.25m
9:41PM0.48m
9:34AM0.28m
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clear
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6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:46
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
 mm
Temp °C
19
18
18
19
17
20
20
19
21
20
18
18
17
16
18
17
14
16
16
15
17
Feels °C
17
17
15
16
15
18
17
17
19
18
17
16
15
14
14
12
11
14
15
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
10
1.4
S
10
0.5
E
10
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
Energy kJ
258
263
326
313
270
263
214
156
121
121
112
110
38
158
363
48
239
153
124
85
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
0.9
NNE
6
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.8
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
NE
7
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
58
52
49
30
14
53
24
41
36
21
11
10
80
80
50
8
28
27
15
14
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
NE
5
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.3
NE
6
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
14
6
3
3
10
25
20
70
30
7
21
4
7
45
43
36
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
1.2
NNE
5
1
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.8
S
6
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
9
0.3
W
3
0.2
NNW
2
Energy kJ
12
6
59
63
113
75
90
23
41
550
365
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
49
17
31
61
17
17
61
17
17
61
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
2
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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