Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.41° E

Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.8° 

Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush this week:

The surf forecast for Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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0
0
2
2
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1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
1.5
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
S
19
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
ENE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
169
161
133
295
202
84
38
161
32
19
13
8
9
23
29
135
77
98
78
81
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
5
NNW
5
NE
20
NE
20
N
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
S
5
WNW
5
SE
20
ENE
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
0
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
12:01PM1.36m
00:05AM1.08m
12:49PM1.32m
00:58AM0.96m
1:46PM1.28m
2:08AM0.87m
2:52PM1.27m
3:35AM0.85m
4:00PM1.29m
4:50AM0.88m
4:58PM1.35m
5:45AM0.94m
5:46PM1.42m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.45m
6:06AM0.37m
7:25PM0.51m
6:48AM0.46m
8:42PM0.54m
7:44AM0.52m
10:03PM0.53m
8:55AM0.55m
11:09PM0.47m
10:07AM0.54m
11:58PM0.40m
11:06AM0.49m
00:37AM0.32m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush Surf forecast

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

Hawks Nest-Mungo Brush is 37 km (23 miles) from Forster. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Forster. Forster has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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