Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 06 Dec 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
22.9° 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 (Dec 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 7th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SE
0.2
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
S
1.1
S
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
2.1
NE
0.2
S
1.6
NE
1.8
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)111613977996667666899121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)519320167356188108773207172239124184190212660635526
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
15
SSW
10
E
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
15
NNE
5
N
5
WSW
10
S
10
SE
0
SSW
10
E
10
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:38AM
1.88
10:11PM
1.09
10:29AM
1.85
11:04PM
1.04
11:20AM
1.78
11:59PM
1.00
12:12PM
1.66
12:58AM
0.99
1:06PM
1.52
2:00AM
1.00
2:00PM
1.38
3:05AM
1.04
2:56PM
1.24
4:07AM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
-0.03
3:45AM
0.08
5:21PM
0.00
4:35AM
0.14
6:15PM
0.06
5:28AM
0.21
7:08PM
0.12
6:26AM
0.31
8:01PM
0.18
7:30AM
0.40
8:51PM
0.23
8:42AM
0.48
9:39PM
0.26
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-7:39--7:40--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:44-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----452-1----41354436
Temp. °C272624282721232423262624252622222221192222
Feels °C (?)252421282822252423262524262724242221212322
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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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