Hat Head Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (31.05° S 153.06° E)

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Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 06 Nov 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 21.3° 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 Sunday (Nov 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 08) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Sun 9th Nov)	1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf	5AM (Mon 10th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful	5AM (Mon 10th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
		Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thu 13
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	3	1	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	NE	NNE	NNE	S	E	E	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	NNE	S	NE
Period(s) (?)	9	8	5	6	6	13	8	9	15	9	10	10	9	9	9	8	8	8	5	7	5
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	52	69	124	138	181	14	34	40	71	573	557	480	287	153	122	102	283	161	77	26	38
Wind (km/h)	N	NNE	NNE	N	N	NNE	NW	SSE	SE	SSW	SSE	SE	NNW	ESE	E	SSW	SE	NE	NNW	NE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross	glass	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	glass	cross	off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	9:28PM 1.26	9:51AM 1.83		10:19PM 1.16	10:40AM 1.81		11:14PM 1.06	11:33AM 1.73		12:13AM 0.97	12:31PM 1.63		1:21AM 0.91	1:35PM 1.51		2:37AM 0.91		2:42PM 1.41	3:52AM 0.96		3:48PM 1.32
Low Tide / height (m)	3:16AM 0.00		4:31PM -0.03	4:00AM 0.07		5:28PM 0.02	4:48AM 0.15		6:29PM 0.10		5:41AM 0.25	7:35PM 0.17		6:43AM 0.34		8:43PM 0.22	7:57AM 0.42		9:47PM 0.24	9:20AM 0.46

		Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thu 13
Sunrise	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-
Sunset	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:17	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:20

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	20	21	21	24	25	23	24	21	19	19	19	19	22	22	21	20	20	21	25	25
Feels °C (?)	19	17	18	18	22	23	24	24	20	16	16	16	18	21	19	20	19	17	20	23	20

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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.