
Surf Forecasts:
Hang Nui surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 4,088 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hang Nui this week:
The surf forecast for Hang Nui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hang Nui in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hang Nui over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | W 8 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 13 | W 12 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
193 | 313 | 800 | 985 | 976 | 451 | 814 | 320 | 418 | 319 | 306 | 433 | 426 | 418 | 504 | 366 | 302 | 437 | 1083 | 2416 | 2687 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:30PM0.54m | 8:00AM0.82m | 8:56PM0.56m | 9:12AM0.78m | 10:18PM0.61m | 10:24AM0.74m | 11:27PM0.67m | 11:29AM0.71m | 00:24AM0.73m | 12:25PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.77m | 1:14PM0.66m | 1:55AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.22m | 3:00PM0.20m | 2:32AM0.26m | 4:06PM0.18m | 4:02AM0.27m | 5:05PM0.16m | 5:22AM0.26m | 5:57PM0.15m | 6:30AM0.24m | 6:41PM0.14m | 7:27AM0.23m | 7:20PM0.15m | ||||||||
8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 13 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
563 | 205 | 800 | 985 | 976 | 451 | 418 | 224 | 418 | 197 | 306 | 433 | 426 | 418 | 504 | 366 | 245 | 164 | 1083 | 2416 | 2687 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | W 11 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | SE 8 |
193 | 154 | 663 | 581 | 572 | 405 | 255 | 205 | 126 | 319 | 98 | 47 | 64 | 59 | 190 | 201 | 302 | 169 | 167 | 377 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 12 | N 10 | SW 15 | W 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SW 17 | S 10 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSW 26 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
170 | 255 | 504 | 623 | 526 | 289 | 2 | 104 | 116 | 94 | 69 | 47 | 41 | 98 | 50 | 33 | 42 | 437 | 83 | 125 | 147 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 4 | W 7 | — | WNW 10 |
36 | 313 | 58 | — | — | 365 | 814 | 320 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 40 | 223 | — | 378 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3657 | 3675 | 3734 | 3554 | 3518 | 3518 | 3518 | 3518 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3569 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3669 | 3742 | 3627 | 3599 |
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Information about the Hang Nui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hang Nui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hang Nui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hang Nui 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 (Hang Nui) 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 Hang Nui 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.
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