Hangers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise—this stretch at Hangers is a grind. We’ve got a week of flat, weak slop and not much to get excited about. The ocean’s just sittin’ there, waiting for something to happen.

Starting Monday the 24th, it’s tiny 1ft dribbles from the east, with clean mornings but choppy afternoons as the southeast breeze kicks up. That’s the pattern for the week: glassy dawns, messy middays. Thursday the 27th afternoon bumps to 2ft, but it’s still junk—weak and cross-onshore. The energy readings are in the dumps, single digits and low double digits (23, 18, 17), telling you there’s just nothing behind it.

The weekend stays small with easterly winds and storm chances, keeping things onshore and ugly. Sunday the 30th, we’re still stuck at 2ft and messy. It’s a real test of nerve.

Then, a shift. Tuesday the 1st of September, the morning turns glassy with 2ft and a 15-second period—energy jumps to 142. That’s the first whisper of something better. But Wednesday the 2nd is where you want to be. Dawn is dead calm, 3ft of east swell at 13 seconds, energy at 271. It’s clean, it’s got a pulse, and it’s surfable. That’s your first good session.

But the standout—the one to plan around—is Thursday the 3rd. Wednesday’s build peaks with 4ft of east swell, 14-second period, and energy up at 541. Offshore west wind in the morning, clean lines, proper shape. That’s the best surf of this whole 16-day outlook. The afternoon backs off to 3ft but stays clean with a cross-off breeze. It’s not a monster, but it’s quality.

After that, it fades. Friday the 4th has 2ft with offshore wind, still rideable, but the energy drops to 153. Saturday the 5th is similar, with a glassy afternoon but small. From Sunday the 6th, it’s back to 2ft and 1ft with onshores creeping back in. The last mention is Tuesday the 8th, and it’s weak and short-period—not worth the paddle.

So here’s the deal: it’s a long, flat spell with one clear winner—Thursday morning the 3rd. If you can only surf one day, make it that one. Wednesday morning is a decent backup, cleaner but smaller. After that, we’re back to waiting for the next pulse.

Water temp is about normal for this time of year. And between the small waves and the afternoon southeast breeze, the kites might have more fun than the surfers on most days. For paddle surfing, it’s mostly a waiting game.

Stay sharp, keep the wax on. I’ll be out there Thursday.

Rusty.

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