Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 06 Feb 2026 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
25.3° 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 Monday (Feb 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 13th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
0.6
NE
1
ENE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)555555545668788888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38689855926621388469128298202264179128128117113125240
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
20
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
E
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
E
10
NNW
10
NE
10
ESE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononcross-
on
ononcrossonononcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:51AM
1.39
12:27AM
1.26
12:27PM
1.23
1:11AM
1.24
1:05PM
1.08
2:01AM
1.22
1:50PM
0.94
3:01AM
1.19
2:54PM
0.85
4:12AM
1.20
4:22PM
0.80
5:22AM
1.24
5:44PM
0.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
0.16
6:26AM
0.33
6:44PM
0.23
7:18AM
0.44
7:19PM
0.30
8:21AM
0.52
8:00PM
0.37
9:42AM
0.56
8:56PM
0.42
11:12AM
0.55
10:06PM
0.44
12:23PM
0.48
11:17PM
0.42
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-7:44--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:39-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------14-12-----2
Temp. °C242423242423242524252624252624242625272724
Feels °C (?)242322232222242425252624232526262828292826
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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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