Hat Head
Crescent Port Macquarie · Australia
Right-hand point in a baygood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Sheltered by the headland from the SE wind. Best wind — S-SW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Right-hand point in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | northeast |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -31.056, 153.048 |
FAQ
Is Hat Head good for beginners?
Hat Head is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Hat Head today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#crescent-port-macquarie/hat-head. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Crescent Port Macquarie
- Crescent Head — Long right-hand point, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Point Plomer — Right-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Town Beach — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Flynns Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Lighthouse Beach — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Lake Cathie — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- North Haven — Beach break by the breakwater, intermediates and advanced surfers