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Hatchet Bay surfForecast / Eleuthera / Bahamas
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 31 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Hatchet Bay surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NNE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with NE 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 (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hatchet Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | E 9 | |
29 | 32 | 38 | 50 | 230 | 334 | 308 | 210 | 169 | 163 | 133 | 94 | 115 | 110 | 135 | 135 | 96 | 115 | 183 | 162 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:21AM0.66m | 8:52PM0.99m | 9:03AM0.66m | 9:33PM0.99m | 9:45AM0.65m | 10:14PM0.97m | 10:28AM0.66m | 10:55PM0.95m | 11:13AM0.66m | 11:35PM0.93m | 11:59AM0.68m | 00:15AM0.90m | 12:47PM0.71m | 00:57AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.14m | 3:28AM0.20m | 2:46PM0.14m | 4:09AM0.20m | 3:28PM0.16m | 4:51AM0.22m | 4:11PM0.19m | 5:32AM0.23m | 4:55PM0.22m | 6:12AM0.24m | 5:42PM0.26m | 6:51AM0.24m | 6:33PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | E 9 |
 kJ | 29 | 32 | 38 | 50 | 230 | 334 | 308 | 210 | 169 | 163 | 133 | 94 | 63 | 62 | 135 | 135 | 96 | 115 | 183 | 162 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 7 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 37 | 43 | 35 | 44 | 37 | 33 | 22 | 37 | 48 | 65 | 115 | 110 | 65 | 90 | 84 | 61 | 138 | 108 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNW 5 | NNE 13 | NE 12 | N 15 | N 10 | N 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | N 10 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 17 | 37 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 58 | 87 | 52 | 51 | 43 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 2 | WNW 4 | — | SW 2 | W 3 | — | NW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 772 | 1271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 794 | 772 | 922 | 555 | 589 | 1304 | 7 | 632 | 1101 | 672 |
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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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