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Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 26 May 2025 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
73.9°F
(Which is 3.1°F 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 10s. 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 13ft 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 26th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 29th May)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 29th May)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
4.5
E
4.5
E
4
E
3.5
E
3
E
4.5
SSW
8
SSW
7.5
S
8
S
11
S
15
S
13
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
7.5
SSE
6.5
SSE
5
S
6.5
S
5.5
S
5
S
4.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
5.5
NE
4
NE
5
S
6
S
7
S
6.5
S
6.5
SSE
3.5
S
3.5
SE
3.5
S
3.5
SE
2.5
S
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)10999979121112121412121110161516141312126787888889101614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)35429324116813617798414061828329556775586260221711146742130117461474881572290220224143282377597526497153129177220301181
Wind
(mph)
5
NW
5
NNE
10
N
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
W
5
S
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
S
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NE
5
NNW
5
N
10
NNE
5
N
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSE
5
NW
5
NW
5
N
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (ft)
7:26PM
5.84
7:51AM
3.9
8:15PM
6
8:44AM
3.67
9:04PM
6
9:37AM
3.45
9:54PM
5.84
10:31AM
3.25
10:46PM
5.54
11:27AM
3.12
11:40PM
5.18
12:27PM
3.08
12:34AM
4.79
1:31PM
3.15
1:29AM
4.4
2:35PM
3.31
2:23AM
4.04
3:33PM
3.58
3:17AM
3.74
4:22PM
3.87
4:09AM
3.54
5:06PM
4.17
Low Tide
/ height (ft)
12:51PM
0.03
2:03AM
0.03
1:36PM
0.1
2:58AM
-0.03
2:22PM
0.23
3:53AM
0.03
3:10PM
0.43
4:48AM
0.2
3:59PM
0.66
5:44AM
0.43
4:53PM
0.92
6:39AM
0.62
5:51PM
1.18
7:32AM
0.79
6:57PM
1.44
8:22AM
0.85
8:08PM
1.61
9:07AM
0.89
9:19PM
1.67
9:48AM
0.89
10:25PM
1.61
10:26AM
0.89
11:21PM
1.44
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-4:54--4:54--4:53--4:53--4:53--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52-
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Rain (in)
-----------0.0-----------1.10.00.0----------
Temp. °F666866726661646459636161636463646463666464666864686461666659646461686461
Feels °F (?)646864665752615954575555576161616161666363616461665954596154636361666355

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Tue morning, min 54°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 64°F on Fri afternoon, min 59°F on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.2in), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 68°F on Mon afternoon, min 59°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Fri morning, min 57°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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