Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with 50 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hangers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hangers in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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12 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 41 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:17AM1.01m | 6:05PM1.09m | 6:08AM1.06m | 6:49PM1.15m | 6:55AM1.12m | 7:29PM1.20m | 7:39AM1.17m | 8:06PM1.24m | 8:21AM1.23m | 8:43PM1.26m | 9:03AM1.27m | 9:20PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.35m | 11:50AM0.18m | 00:18AM0.31m | 12:33PM0.15m | 1:00AM0.26m | 1:14PM0.12m | 1:38AM0.20m | 1:52PM0.10m | 2:15AM0.15m | 2:31PM0.09m | 2:51AM0.10m | 3:09PM0.10m | 3:28AM0.06m | ||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | SE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
12 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 4 | E 17 | E 16 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 14 | ESE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 7 | E 13 | ENE 12 | E 8 | ENE 11 | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 12 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
3 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 7 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 33 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 245 | 915 | 1423 | 176 | 808 | 1403 | 176 | 176 | 994 | 336 | 988 | 1582 | 53 | 5 | 981 | 35 | 974 | 1627 | 974 |
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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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