Hatchet Bay surfForecast / Eleuthera / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 11 May 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
27.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 12th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
N
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
45
50
41
37
52
49
65
81
51
66
63
51
51
37
99
124
134
105
111
111
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
20
E
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
25
E
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:01PM0.81m
4:09AM0.83m
4:52PM0.90m
5:01AM0.82m
5:43PM1.00m
5:53AM0.81m
6:33PM1.08m
6:46AM0.81m
7:25PM1.16m
7:39AM0.80m
8:17PM1.20m
8:32AM0.79m
9:11PM1.22m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.22m
10:03PM0.27m
10:25AM0.18m
11:04PM0.23m
11:09AM0.12m
00:02AM0.18m
11:55AM0.07m
00:59AM0.13m
12:43PM0.02m
1:55AM0.08m
1:33PM-0.02m
2:50AM0.06m
2:26PM-0.04m
3:46AM0.06m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:40
7:42
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:44
1
2
1
4
2
2
3
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
29
27
26
27
28
29
29
30
29
30
29
27
27
28
27
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.8
NNE
5
0.4
NE
5
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
Energy kJ
29
45
50
41
37
13
13
48
81
51
66
63
51
51
37
36
7
134
105
111
111
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.7
N
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
6
0.3
NE
12
0.4
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
14
28
28
18
14
10
10
65
35
43
47
56
21
22
16
23
10
11
6
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
14
0.2
ENE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
NE
11
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
3
13
12
23
11
8
2
13
26
32
6
23
29
18
24
5
20
12
14
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
3
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
52
13
14
2
52
49
15
56
24
99
124
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
484
161
0
3
772
0
772
772
826
32
7
0
90
90
2
826
914
1198
851
732
1275
Best forecast wave conditions in Eleuthera - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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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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