Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hangers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hangers in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Honestly, I’m looking at the next 16 days and it’s a bit of a tough one for Hangers. The pattern is pretty flat and quiet for the most part. We’re starting off with barely a ripple.
For the first few days, from Friday the 14th right through the weekend, we’ve got next to nothing for waves. We’re looking at tiny 0.6ft to 1ft swell from the ESE, with a short period of around 8 seconds. The energy is weak, sitting at just 12 to 42 (combined energy). On top of that, the wind is mostly a cross-onshore breeze, making it choppy and messy. Saturday morning the 15th does have a light breeze, but even then, the swell is just too small to bother with. The water temp is a warm 86°, which is about normal for this time of year.
There’s a slight flicker of hope on Sunday morning the 16th. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SW, cleaning things right up, and the swell bumps up to 1ft. Still, it’s not exactly going to get the heart racing. Monday morning the 17th sees a clean offshore wind from the W, but again, the swell is tiny at 1.0ft. The energy is still weak, around 14 to 24.
We get a bit of a long-period pulse on Tuesday the 18th, with the swell period stretching out to 11 seconds, but the height is still only 1ft. That long period means the waves will have a bit more shape, but it’s going to be a struggle to find a rideable wave. The energy nudges up to 41, but it’s still weak.
The one standout in this whole run is on Saturday the 22nd. The afternoon shows a pulse of 2ft swell from the ESE, with the energy climbing to 60, which is the highest we see. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the most push we get. Even then, it’s not a day to rearrange your schedule for.
Heading into the second week, from the 25th onward, the swell stays small, around 1.0ft to 3ft, but the period drops to a miserable 5 to 6 seconds. That’s pure wind chop, not worth paddling out for. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things messy. The energy does jump to 103 on Thursday the 27th morning, but that’s coming from a 2ft, 10-second swell. It’s still not enough to call it good.
Bottom line: there’s no decent surf on offer in this 16-day window. The swell is too small, the wind is mostly wrong, and the energy is weak. It’s a real bummer, but these flat runs happen. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 38 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:50PM1.33m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM-0.06m | 4:07AM-0.07m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 38 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 13 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 10 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | E 9 | — | E 11 | NE 6 | NW 3 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SE 3 |
2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 10 | E 12 | — | ENE 11 | NE 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 13 | — | NW 4 | NE 6 | N 5 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 6 | E 6 |
3 | 2 | 3 | — | 12 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | SW 2 |
1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1846 | 749 | 382 | 1846 | 676 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 382 | 382 | 382 | 176 | 40 | 35 | 87 | 404 | 499 | 404 | 404 | 1222 |
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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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