Hat Head surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hat Head over the next 16 days.
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