Old Man's Hat surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,099 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Old Man's Hat this week:
The surf forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Old Man's Hat in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 16 days.
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