Surf Forecasts:
Hangers surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hangers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hangers in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Lookin’ at the next 16 days for Hangers, and it’s a bummer of a forecast. The first week is basically a write-off.
Overall Pattern (18 August – 30 August)
The first ten days are a flat, frustrating stretch. Swell is tiny, only 0.9ft to 1ft, and the energy numbers are weak, barely cracking 40. Mornings can be clean, but the afternoons get messy with onshore wind. It’s not worth getting your hopes up.
The Standout
About the only pulse worth a second look comes on Sunday, 23 August in the afternoon. We get a 2ft swell from the ESE with a 12-second period. The energy jumps to 117, which is the most we see all forecast. The water is a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal. The wind is from the SE at 6 mph, so it’s onshore and a little bumpy. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best wave of the period.
The Rest of the Run (24 August – 2 September)
After that, it’s back to the same story. Clean mornings with light offshore winds, but the swell is pathetic, 0.6ft to 2ft. The afternoons get choppy and blown out. The energy is low, and the waves are just not there. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
Bottom Line
There’s no real stand-out session here. The 23rd is the only day with any pulse, but it’s nothing to write home about. For a break that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a rough run. The waves are too small for anyone but a total beginner, and even then, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a dry spell, plain and simple.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 4 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 4 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 85 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:39AM1.08m | 1:22PM1.06m | 1:27AM1.02m | 2:15PM1.01m | 2:20AM0.98m | 3:15PM0.98m | 3:19AM0.97m | 4:17PM0.99m | 4:20AM0.98m | 5:15PM1.03m | 5:17AM1.01m | 6:05PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.25m | 7:19AM0.14m | 7:47PM0.31m | 8:14AM0.20m | 8:44PM0.36m | 9:12AM0.23m | 9:43PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.23m | 10:39PM0.37m | 11:02AM0.21m | 11:31PM0.35m | 11:50AM0.18m | 00:18AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 38 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 7 | — | NE 6 | — | E 6 | NE 5 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 7 | E 14 | SSE 4 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | E 7 | — | NE 6 | NW 4 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 6 | E 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | — | ESE 8 | E 12 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | — | 6 | 11 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SW 3 | SE 2 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 12 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 18 | — | 85 | 17 | — | 5 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 87 | 176 | 404 | 499 | 559 | 1805 | 1047 | 1182 | 1846 | 749 | 694 | 176 | 35 | 420 | 675 | 176 | 252 | 514 | 122 |
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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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