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Hat Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 21 Nov 2025 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
20.1° C
 (Which is 1.8°C colder than average 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 21st Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.6
S
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.5
NNE
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)1211811111010101010610116811111211127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17830530528227721216216112390143130181293306184247274240220173
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
WSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
0
W
10
NE
20
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NNE
10
NW
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:18AM
1.57
9:37PM
1.01
9:54AM
1.56
10:14PM
0.98
10:32AM
1.53
10:53PM
0.94
11:11AM
1.49
11:36PM
0.91
11:53AM
1.45
12:27AM
0.90
12:38PM
1.40
1:26AM
0.90
1:29PM
1.36
2:33AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
0.21
3:14AM
0.22
4:37PM
0.23
3:49AM
0.25
5:18PM
0.25
4:26AM
0.29
6:01PM
0.28
5:06AM
0.33
6:48PM
0.30
5:52AM
0.39
7:38PM
0.29
6:48AM
0.44
8:31PM
0.26
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32-
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
2-----2-3--1--2------
Temp. °C212221222321202422232420252523263126282623
Feels °C (?)212021222322212422222319272425273126292624
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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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