Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 7th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 12th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.7
SSE
1.1
S
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.7
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)1099991091514131413141413141415151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)146137818420715110814831632641546868461866371410481950204018811335
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
SE
15
SE
5
W
5
NNE
15
NE
15
N
15
N
25
NNE
20
N
15
N
25
S
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
25
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00AM
0.93
11:29PM
1.34
11:47AM
0.86
12:22AM
1.27
12:51PM
0.81
1:27AM
1.23
2:17PM
0.80
2:37AM
1.23
3:38PM
0.86
3:41AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
0.35
6:19AM
0.42
5:23PM
0.42
7:26AM
0.46
6:20PM
0.48
8:41AM
0.46
7:38PM
0.51
9:47AM
0.40
9:00PM
0.50
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C272523262422242423252423312421202118222118
Feels °C (?)252423252324252525242322302217171815181717
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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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