Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 24 Mar 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
26.1° C
(Which is 1.6°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 (Mar 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 24th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 28th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 28th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
0
0
1
9
4
9
6
3
4
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
E
1.9
E
2.1
E
2.1
E
2.5
E
3
E
2.4
E
2.3
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
4
SSW
4
S
4
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.9
SSE
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)999101213121111111010141413121211111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49358877186719992747167213028223612261205879524155143267216513001048831664
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
5
W
5
N
20
NE
15
SSW
25
W
20
WNW
15
W
20
SSW
25
S
10
SW
10
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
20
SE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassonoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:53PM
1.02
1:29AM
1.49
2:05PM
0.91
2:42AM
1.44
3:36PM
0.86
4:03AM
1.42
5:03PM
0.90
5:16AM
1.45
6:09PM
1.00
6:17AM
1.49
6:59PM
1.12
7:06AM
1.50
7:41PM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:38PM
0.26
8:26AM
0.30
7:41PM
0.35
9:54AM
0.32
9:03PM
0.40
11:14AM
0.28
10:30PM
0.39
12:15PM
0.21
11:44PM
0.33
1:01PM
0.15
12:43AM
0.26
1:39PM
0.10
1:33AM
0.20
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:54--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------------4---
Temp. °C242423232423242524242217202219202221222222
Feels °C (?)232223222324252524201410161816192020201921
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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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