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Hat Head Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (34 breaks) / New South Wales (292 breaks) / Australia (814 breaks) / Lat Long: (31.05° S 153.06° E)
Hat Head Surf Forecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

18 km away, 1 h 33 min ago

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 Friday (May 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 21) at 7PM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hat Head over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
872 | 736 | 1230 | 972 | 432 | 530 | 392 | 392 | 264 | 637 | 286 | 332 | 862 | 262 | 402 | 366 | 356 | 318 | 300 | 402 | 476 | 641 | 999 | 1198 | 1217 | 1029 | 810 | 683 | 551 | 431 | 212 | 597 | 512 | 619 | 600 | 670 |
off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
11:29AM 0.99 | 11:45PM 1.65 | 12:38PM 0.95 | 12:49AM 1.55 | 1:52PM 0.95 | 1:55AM 1.46 | 3:04PM 1.01 | 3:01AM 1.38 | 4:07PM 1.11 | 4:01AM 1.31 | 4:59PM 1.22 | 4:54AM 1.25 | 5:43PM 1.33 | 5:42AM 1.19 | 6:22PM 1.42 | 6:25AM 1.14 | 6:58PM 1.50 | 7:06AM 1.10 | 7:32PM 1.54 | 7:46AM 1.07 | 8:07PM 1.57 | 8:24AM 1.03 | 8:43PM 1.57 | |||||||||||||
4:58PM 0.24 | 6:46AM 0.13 | 6:01PM 0.32 | 7:52AM 0.16 | 7:15PM 0.39 | 8:55AM 0.18 | 8:35PM 0.42 | 9:49AM 0.17 | 9:50PM 0.41 | 10:36AM 0.17 | 10:56PM 0.37 | 11:15AM 0.16 | 11:52PM 0.32 | 11:51AM 0.15 | 12:40AM 0.28 | 12:24PM 0.16 | 1:24AM 0.24 | 12:57PM 0.17 | 2:05AM 0.21 | 1:30PM 0.18 | 2:44AM 0.20 | 2:04PM 0.21 | 3:24AM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | light rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | heavy rain | mod. rain | light rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | mod. rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | mod. rain | heavy rain | light rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds |
1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 11 | 29 | 10 | 29 | 4 | 12 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
- | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 141mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun 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.