Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 07 Jan 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
23.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Jan 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 11th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.7
NE
2
NNE
2.1
NE
2.5
NE
2.3
NE
1.6
NE
2.1
S
1.7
S
1
ENE
1.4
SSE
1
S
0.9
S
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)9998455667788789710998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)402424233176691770381662589321425377141208198133287273
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
10
N
15
NNE
20
NE
20
N
25
NNE
30
NE
30
N
25
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
25
S
30
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
SW
5
NNE
25
NNE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononononcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglassglassonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
1.64
12:24AM
1.11
12:29PM
1.49
1:14AM
1.12
1:12PM
1.32
2:08AM
1.14
1:57PM
1.16
3:06AM
1.16
2:49PM
1.02
4:06AM
1.20
3:51PM
0.92
5:05AM
1.25
5:02PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:28PM
0.09
6:03AM
0.26
7:08PM
0.16
6:57AM
0.37
7:48PM
0.22
7:58AM
0.47
8:28PM
0.28
9:10AM
0.54
9:11PM
0.32
10:30AM
0.56
10:01PM
0.36
11:46AM
0.52
10:55PM
0.36
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--
Sunset-7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------------3-5
Temp. °C252624242523242524262625252523242624242624
Feels °C (?)262625232322222221232323232222242626282725
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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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