Hat Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hat Head.

We’ve got a bit of a patchy run ahead, but the best windows are actually pretty tidy. The consistent theme is a south swell, with a few standout sessions where the wind plays ball. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you get in.

Things kick off Friday morning, July 24th, with a clean 5ft south swell. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSW, so the face will be clean. It’s not huge, but it’s a fun size for a beginner-friendly point break. The combined energy is moderate (350). It’s a solid start.

Saturday morning, July 25th, sees a bump in size to 7ft from the south, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s some proper groundswell energy, giving the waves some push. The combined energy jumps to strong (1425). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a little textured, but the power is there. This is a good one for the more experienced crew.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is your best bet for the week. We’ve got a clean 5ft south swell (12-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (528), but it’s all about the quality. The wind keeps it glassy, and the waves will have shape. Perfect for a long session.

The middle of the week drops off. Tuesday morning, July 28th, is glassy but only 3ft, so it’s small. By Wednesday, it’s tiny. There’s a long gap of small, unremarkable surf through the end of July and into the start of August.

Now, look ahead to the second week. Keep an eye on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is absolutely glassy, with a 6ft swell from the ENE. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (353). It’s a sneaky good day for a point break.

Thursday, August 6th, morning is also glassy! Calm winds and a 5ft ENE swell. Combined energy is moderate (381). Again, clean conditions will make the most of that swell.

Later in the week, Friday, August 7th, morning is a bit bigger at 7ft from the ENE, but the wind is onshore. By Saturday, August 8th, the swell jumps to a big 13ft from the ENE with a 12-second period and a strong combined energy (4834). That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. Only for experts, and even then, it might be more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Bottom line: The best two windows are Sunday morning, July 26th, for clean, fun waves, and Monday morning, August 3rd, for that glassy, sneaky session. The big swell on the 8th is for the brave only.

Rusty.

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