Old Man's Hat surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, ESE swell with 1,382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E 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 (Jul 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Old Man's Hat in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 16 days.
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