Hat Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.05° S 153.06° E

Hat Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hat Head sea temperature is
19.7° C
0.2° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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1
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1
1
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0
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
9
1.3
E
7
0.8
SE
8
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
8
1
NE
7
1.4
NNE
6
1
NE
9
1.4
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
153
74
89
72
66
80
47
42
49
67
56
56
59
105
110
145
102
151
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
N
20
NNE
15
N
10
N
20
NNE
10
NW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
SW
10
S
5
E
10
NW
15
N
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
off
High Tide
00:42AM0.93m
1:44PM1.24m
1:47AM0.84m
2:53PM1.23m
3:12AM0.80m
4:03PM1.25m
4:31AM0.82m
5:02PM1.32m
5:29AM0.88m
5:49PM1.39m
6:13AM0.96m
6:29PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:43AM0.36m
8:31PM0.53m
7:38AM0.42m
9:57PM0.52m
8:49AM0.45m
11:06PM0.47m
10:01AM0.43m
11:56PM0.39m
11:01AM0.37m
00:34AM0.31m
11:50AM0.30m
1:08AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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