
Surf Forecasts:
Hatchet Bay surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE swell.
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 Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hatchet Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hatchet Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 70 | 80 | 139 | 151 | 138 | 133 | 113 | 94 | 87 | 99 | 92 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.13m | 7:47AM0.86m | 8:23PM1.12m | 8:41AM0.92m | 9:11PM1.09m | 9:33AM0.96m | 9:58PM1.03m | 10:24AM0.98m | 10:43PM0.95m | 11:14AM0.98m | 11:27PM0.87m | 12:04PM0.96m | 00:12AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM0.11m | 1:48PM0.01m | 2:44AM0.09m | 2:45PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.07m | 3:39PM0.06m | 4:12AM0.07m | 4:33PM0.10m | 4:54AM0.09m | 5:27PM0.15m | 5:36AM0.11m | 6:21PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 7 |
36 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 138 | 133 | 113 | 94 | 87 | 99 | 92 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 14 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | N 8 | N 7 | ESE 9 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 103 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 13 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 13 |
4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 139 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 36 | 70 | 80 | 139 | 151 | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1021 | 851 | 826 | 1229 | 851 | 794 | 1228 | 874 | 794 | 1229 | 857 | 1815 | 32 | 802 | 3 | 136 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











