Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with 46 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get you across the local surf picture for Hangers over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a pretty quiet start for Hangers. The first week is mostly a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and persistent cross-onshore winds. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing worth getting wet for – from Monday 24 August right through until the end of the month, the wave energy is very low, often under 100 (combined energy of all swells directed here is weak). The winds are rubbish, mostly cross-onshore, and the swell is barely above knee-high. The water temperature is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not a thermals situation, just a frustrating lack of push.
There’s a glimmer on Wednesday 2 September morning when the wind drops to glassy, and the swell reaches 2 ft from the east, but the period is a long 13 seconds, so you’ll be scratching for scraps. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 119 – still pretty weak. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
The standout arrives on Friday 4 September. Morning and afternoon both see offshore winds – 16 mph from the west in the morning, 12 mph from the west-southwest in the afternoon – and the swell ticks up to 3 ft from the east, with a nice 13-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here reaches 331 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer across the whole forecast. Hangers handles that east swell well, and with offshore flow, those waves will have shape. It’s not huge, so it’s perfect for anyone who’s comfortable on a mid-length or shortboard. For beginners, it’s still fine – 3 ft is manageable. The morning is the pick for the cleanest texture.
After that, it’s back to small, messy onshore conditions through the weekend and into the following week. The swells stay small, the winds turn onshore again, and the combined energy of all swells directed here drops back below 100. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday 8 September morning with a clean cross-off breeze and a tiny 1 ft swell, but it’s not worth writing home about. The second week is pretty slim – don’t expect much.
To sum it up, if you’ve got a window, make it Friday 4 September. That’s the one. Otherwise, sit tight and wait for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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73 | 21 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 19 | 29 | 31 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:45AM1.29m | 9:57PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:50PM0.12m | 4:08AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 11 | SE 4 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
25 | 21 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 29 | 31 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 4 | E 17 | E 16 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 7 | E 13 | — | E 9 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | E 8 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 3 |
73 | 5 | — | 10 | 7 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 33 | 8 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1222 | 176 | 176 | 1578 | 176 | 994 | 1578 | 122 | 87 | 715 | 53 | 5 | 486 | 87 | 694 | 524 | 808 | 1135 | 915 | 994 |
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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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