Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hangers this week:
The surf forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hangers in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for days on end. The first real chance to even think about a paddle comes right at the tail end of the outlook, so we're talking about a gap of nearly two weeks of flat, poor conditions before that. The combined swell energy is weak throughout, with most readings well under 100 (moderate wave energy).
The only spot we've got to work with is Hangers. It's a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed, and it likes swell from the NE. The conditions are mostly grim for the first 12 days straight. We're seeing tiny, weak swell – around 0.7ft to 2ft – with short periods. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, making a mess of things. The water temp is about 86°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The one standout, if you can call it that, is early on Thursday, August 27th. The morning session shows a bump in the swell to 2ft from the east, with a nice long period of 12 seconds. That's a touch of groundswell energy. Crucially, the wind is light and cross-offshore from the south, keeping conditions clean. The combined energy is still only 90 (weak wave energy), so it's not going to be a classic, but for this forecast window, it's the best we've got. It's a very small wave, really only for longboarders or someone just wanting to get wet. The afternoon turns more cross-shore and messy.
After that, the swell tries to build a little more on the 28th, but the wind stays onshore and choppy, so those are washouts. The options are so limited that this is a solid week to find a different hobby or a backup plan. The long period on that Thursday morning will help the waves hold up a bit better than the short-period junk, but it's a glimmer, not a goldmine.
So, if you're desperate, set the alarm for the 27th. Otherwise, give it a miss.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 11 | 5 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 47 | 26 | 14 | 39 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.31m | 10:32PM1.28m | 11:02AM1.26m | 11:13PM1.22m | 11:47AM1.20m | 11:56PM1.15m | 12:33PM1.13m | 00:39AM1.08m | 1:22PM1.06m | 1:27AM1.02m | 2:15PM1.01m | 2:20AM0.98m | 3:15PM0.98m | 3:19AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.01m | 4:54AM-0.04m | 5:16PM0.09m | 5:40AM0.01m | 6:04PM0.17m | 6:28AM0.07m | 6:54PM0.25m | 7:19AM0.14m | 7:47PM0.31m | 8:14AM0.20m | 8:44PM0.36m | 9:12AM0.23m | 9:43PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 5 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 9 | SE 3 | E 11 | NE 6 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 7 | E 16 | ESE 4 | E 15 | E 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | SE 5 | — | NE 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 12 | NE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 9 | — | WSW 2 | ESE 8 | SSE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 47 | — | 1 | 39 | 4 | — | 2 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 382 | 1871 | 87 | 176 | 405 | 228 | 382 | 382 | 382 | 87 | 133 | 5 | 35 | 404 | 35 | 499 | 1879 | 35 | 1516 | 994 | 176 |
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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).
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