Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE 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 (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with hardly anything to get excited about. The first real chance for a wave doesn’t come until Saturday morning, July 25th, and even then, it’s a marginal call. Between now and then, there’s a big gap of over a week with nothing worthwhile.
The only spot with any data is Hangers (beach and reef). For the first week, it’s a write-off. We’ve got tiny swell, mostly from the east, with heights barely reaching 2 feet and periods around 8 seconds. The wind is a constant problem – cross-shore or cross-onshore, gusting up to 16 mph, making conditions choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly in the teens or twenties (energy values like 11, 15, 29), which tells you there’s just no power. This is a quiet spell for the area.
The first faint glimmer is on Saturday morning, July 25th. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell stays tiny at 3 feet from the east, with an 8-second period, but the energy finally climbs to 84 – still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen. The conditions are described as “clean”, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. It’s not great, but it’s the only window in the entire forecast where you might get a few small, clean lines. For a surfer who’s desperate, it’s your best bet.
Looking further out, the second week stays flat. From Sunday, July 26th, right through to Sunday, August 2nd, it’s the same story: tiny swell (1.0 feet to 2 feet), weak energy (18 to 42), and winds that are either glassy, clean, or offshore, but the swell just isn’t there. The water temperature is around 84°F, which is about average for this time of year (anomaly of +0.2°F), so at least the water is warm if you want a paddle.
To be honest, this is a blank run. The only standout is that Saturday morning, July 25th, at Hangers. It’s small, it’s ordinary, but with a clean offshore breeze, it’s all we’ve got. Don’t expect any barrels or epic walls – just a chance to get wet and catch a few weak ones. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off taking a break or checking the forecast again later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 33 | 47 | 20 | 105 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.17m | 11:49PM1.17m | 12:21PM1.12m | 00:34AM1.10m | 1:13PM1.06m | 1:21AM1.03m | 2:06PM1.01m | 2:10AM0.97m | 3:02PM0.97m | 3:03AM0.93m | 3:59PM0.94m | 3:59AM0.91m | 4:56PM0.94m | 4:55AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM-0.03m | 6:19AM-0.07m | 6:41PM0.05m | 7:11AM-0.03m | 7:36PM0.13m | 8:03AM0.01m | 8:31PM0.19m | 8:57AM0.05m | 9:26PM0.23m | 9:50AM0.08m | 10:20PM0.25m | 10:42AM0.09m | 11:12PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | NE 6 | E 8 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 33 | 2 | 20 | 105 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 4 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | E 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 9 | — | 11 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 10 | — | 47 | 9 | 76 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1132 | 994 | 133 | 176 | 991 | 122 | 583 | 908 | 122 | 5 | 1582 | 0 | 122 | 994 | 35 | 87 | 189 | 5 | 40 | 129 | 1 |
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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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