Hatchet Bay surfForecast / Eleuthera / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 EDT
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Hatchet Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hatchet Bay sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hatchet Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Hatchet Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hatchet Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 25th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hatchet Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.8
NNE
2
NNE
1.9
NE
2.5
NE
2.1
NE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)999997889999998998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3973393343412953254414271143777515370225172100939151515034
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
E
5
SE
5
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:16PM
0.98
8:36AM
0.94
9:01PM
1.04
9:20AM
0.91
9:48PM
1.08
10:05AM
0.87
10:38PM
1.10
10:53AM
0.82
11:31PM
1.09
11:44AM
0.77
12:28AM
1.06
12:42PM
0.72
1:31AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:03PM
0.12
2:28AM
0.10
2:41PM
0.08
3:18AM
0.09
3:22PM
0.05
4:10AM
0.09
4:05PM
0.04
5:04AM
0.10
4:52PM
0.04
6:01AM
0.13
5:44PM
0.05
7:02AM
0.17
6:41PM
0.08
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--
Sunset-7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:17--7:17-
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
721033312-------------
Temp. °C212223222222222122222121212222212223232423
Feels °C (?)202325211819191717191920202220192123222522
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Information about the Hatchet Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hatchet Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hatchet Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hatchet Bay 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 (Hatchet Bay) 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 Hatchet Bay 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.

Hatchet Bay is 62 km (39 miles) from the city of Rock Sound. If you plan a holiday in Eleuthera - Bahamas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rock Sound. Rock Sound has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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