Surf Forecasts:
Hat Head surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 3,085 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hat Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hat Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down. We’re hitting up Hat Head, a classic point break that’s wide open to a solid SE swell. Water temp is about 68°, which is normal for this time of year, nothing weird.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. Saturday the 8th and Sunday have some small, forgettable waves, but the wind is messy. The energy Saturday morning is weak, only (91), so it’s not exactly pumping.
The real window to circle is from Thursday the 13th through to the following Monday. Thursday morning looks clean with a 5ft swell from the SSW under a decent offshore breeze. The energy jumps to (378), so there’s some real grunt. Then Friday the 14th morning is the absolute winner. We’re looking at glassy 6ft groundswell from the south, with the combined energy hitting a punchy (633). That’s a morning you set an alarm for. The wind is dead calm, glassy as could be. For a point break, that’s the dream.
Saturday the 15th still has a clean 4ft southerly swell, but it’s a little smaller. The period is a healthy 9 seconds, so it still has shape, but the energy is backing off. Sunday the 16th holds in with clean 3ft surf, and the offshore breeze is still there. The energy is moderate at (275).
The start of the second week has some surfable waves, but nothing that jumps out. Swell hangs around 3ft to 3ft, with mostly cross-off or light offshore winds. The energy is in the (200) range. It’s okay, but it’s not the Friday we just talked about.
By the 21st, there’s another small pulse of 3ft from the SSE with a gentle offshore, but it’s not a barn burner. The energy is (248), so it’s worth a look if you’re desperate.
The long-range stuff around the 22nd and 23rd is pretty flat and sloppy – small, short period waves with a bit of a chop. The energy drops off hard, and the wind picks up. Not worth getting excited about.
Bottom line: Friday the 14th morning is the one. Don’t sleep on it.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | E 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 107 | 211 | 202 | 427 | 181 | 4 | 125 | 84 | 75 | 75 | 90 | 94 | 92 | 72 | 326 | 957 | 3085 | 601 | 408 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:05PM1.47m | 4:35AM0.95m | 5:11PM1.59m | 5:45AM1.00m | 6:09PM1.70m | 6:42AM1.07m | 7:01PM1.78m | 7:32AM1.15m | 7:49PM1.82m | 8:18AM1.22m | 8:33PM1.79m | 9:02AM1.28m | 9:15PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:59PM0.30m | 10:18AM0.24m | 00:04AM0.18m | 11:23AM0.18m | 00:58AM0.08m | 12:21PM0.11m | 1:45AM0.00m | 1:14PM0.06m | 2:28AM-0.04m | 2:03PM0.03m | 3:07AM-0.04m | 2:51PM0.04m | 3:44AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 8 | E 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 107 | 211 | 202 | 8 | 181 | 4 | 277 | 128 | 75 | 75 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 72 | 52 | 31 | 2008 | 601 | 408 | 268 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | E 14 | S 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | SSW 7 | N 4 | S 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 4 | — | 125 | 84 | 47 | 10 | 7 | 94 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 32 | 19 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 14 | — | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 8 | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | SSW 10 | N 11 | S 20 | — | — | N 8 | S 19 |
| kJ | 25 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 4 | — | 14 | 4 | 11 | — | 11 | 13 | 43 | 33 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | — | N 2 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | SW 5 | WNW 3 | NE 7 | — | N 6 | NW 2 | W 3 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 427 | 349 | 979 | — | 1 | 1 | 47 | — | 24 | 2 | 8 | 326 | 957 | 3085 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 17 | 61 | 189 | 489 | 63 | 31 | 17 | 0 | 150 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 |
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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).
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