Old Man's Hat surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Old Man's Hat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Old Man's Hat in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 16 days.
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