Hatchet Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Eleuthera – Bahamas)

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Hatchet Bay Surf Guide

Hatchet Bay in Eleuthera - Bahamas is an exposed reef break that has very reliable surf. Nov-April (Wet Season) provides best time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the north. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Take care of Rips - reef - shark - Rocks.

Hatchet Bay Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	very consistent	26.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Hatchet Bay:

The best conditions reported for surf at Hatchet Bay occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Hatchet Bay (for consistent clean waves)?

septemberBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Hatchet Bay with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of September. Clean surfable waves are typically found 14% of the time in September while 30% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 56% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

14%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

30%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

56%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Hatchet Bay Location Map

Interactive Hatchet Bay surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Hatchet Bay is Governors Harbour (Governor's Harbor) Airport (GHB) in Bahamas, 18 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Hatchet Bay is North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), also in Bahamas, 23 km (14 miles) away.

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Hatchet Bay Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 21:17 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06			Thu
ft, °F	5PM	8PM	11PM	2AM
Wave (m)	ENE	NE	NE	NE
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross- on	cross	cross

Tides at Hatchet Bay

Current tide and informaton

For Hatchet Bay, 0 km from Hatchet Bay.

Next High Water: 12:06am | 0.9m

Next Low Water: 06:46am | 0.26m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Hatchet Bay Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.6 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Hatchet Bay won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 26.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite