Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, E swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hangers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hangers in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Hangers. This is a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed, but honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a tough stretch. The water temp is sitting around 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Saturday, August 29 through to the end of the first week, we’re dealing with tiny, weak swell—mostly around 1.0ft to 2ft from the east, with periods between 5 and 11 seconds. The combined energy is weak, hovering between 28 and 109, so there’s just no push. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms or even moderate rain at times. It’s poor surf conditions all the way through Saturday, September 5. There’s a gap of about a week here where nothing really fires.
We start to see a little glimmer Monday, September 8. The morning shows a clean, cross-off wind from the WSW at 10 km/h, with a 1ft swell from the ESE, but the period jumps to 14 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is still only moderate at 84, and the waves are surfable but very ordinary. This might be the best option for a patient surfer, but it’s not worth getting excited about.
Wednesday, September 10, the morning has offshore wind from the W at 10 km/h, with clean conditions, but again the swell is only 1ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, and energy at 28. It’s clean but tiny.
The real standout, if you can wait, is Sunday, September 13. The swell finally picks up, with a 4ft morning from the ENE at 8 seconds, and it builds to 6ft by the afternoon, with the same direction and period. The combined energy jumps to 250 in the morning and 433 in the afternoon—that’s moderate to strong energy. But here’s the catch: the wind is cross-onshore from the NE at 25 to 30 km/h, and there are rain showers. It’s lumpy and choppy, and the period is short, so it’s not going to be pretty. Honestly, with that much wind and chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Beginners should stay away when it’s over 5ft, and this is pushing expert territory by afternoon.
So overall, there’s not much to recommend. The only half-decent window is the morning of September 8, but even then, it’s ordinary. The rest is a long, flat, windy wait. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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12 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 43 | 21 | 60 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 82 | 98 | 90 | 42 | 40 | 56 | 23 | 49 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03AM1.27m | 9:20PM1.26m | 9:45AM1.29m | 9:57PM1.25m | 10:28AM1.30m | 10:37PM1.23m | 11:15AM1.28m | 11:19PM1.20m | 12:06PM1.25m | 00:08AM1.17m | 1:03PM1.21m | 1:06AM1.15m | 2:08PM1.18m | 2:13AM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.10m | 3:28AM0.06m | 3:50PM0.12m | 4:08AM0.04m | 4:32PM0.16m | 4:51AM0.04m | 5:18PM0.21m | 5:40AM0.05m | 6:11PM0.27m | 6:37AM0.09m | 7:12PM0.32m | 7:43AM0.12m | 8:21PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 10 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
6 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 60 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 67 | 82 | 98 | 90 | 42 | 40 | 56 | 23 | 49 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | — | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | E 14 | ESE 12 | N 6 | — | — | E 8 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | E 9 |
12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | — | 21 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ENE 11 | — | E 10 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 14 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 12 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
— | 6 | 13 | — | 19 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 40 | 40 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 486 | 486 | 954 | 954 | 524 | 486 | 947 | 994 | 176 | 1135 | 1586 | 459 | 420 | 1846 | 424 | 459 | 486 | 991 | 974 | 1836 | 718 |
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Information about the Hangers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hangers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hangers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hangers 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 (Hangers) 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 Hangers 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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