Hangers Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.22° N 80.60° W

Hangers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hangers sea temperature is
30.8° C
1.6° 

Hangers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hangers surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, ESE swell with 117 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 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hangers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Hangers over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a real long, flat, and messy run for most of the 16-day window. The good news? There are a couple of windows where things might just line up enough to get wet, but you’ll need patience.

Right from Thursday the 20th of August, it’s a no-go. Tiny 1ft swell from the ESE with a short 8-second period, and even though the water’s a touch warmer than normal at 87°, the wave energy is weak (15). It’s just not doing anything. That pattern pretty much locks in for over a week – small, weak swell, and mostly cross-onshore winds keeping things choppy and uninviting. We get a bit of a spike on Sunday the 23rd afternoon when that swell bumps up to 2ft and the period stretches to 12 seconds, pushing the combined energy to a moderate 149, but the wind swings SE at 12 mph, putting a chop on it. Still, for a patient surfer, that Sunday arvo might offer a couple of runners.

The first real glimpse of something better doesn’t come until Friday the 28th of August in the early hours. There’s a clean 2ft swell from the east with an 11-second period, and the wind is light SSW at just 3 mph, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (78). It’s not big, but it’s surfable, and that glassy, clean look is about as good as it gets around here for a while. If you can sneak out then, you’ll have the place to yourself, but crowds are only possible.

After that, we drift back into small, weak, and choppy territory until Tuesday the 1st of September morning. That’s a solid 11-day gap from the first swell worth paddling for. Tuesday morning shows a bit more promise: 3ft from the east, 10-second period, and combined energy hitting a moderate 135. The wind is light SW at 6 mph, which is cross-offshore and clean. It’s still very ordinary surf, but between that and the Friday before, those are your best bets.

Later in the window, Friday the 4th of September morning brings a similar setup: 3ft from the NE, 9-second period, moderate energy (102), and clean cross-offshore wind from the WNW. Again, not a stand-out, but it’s the best on offer for the second week.

Look, there’s nothing here that’s gonna blow your mind. The swell stays small, the period never really gets into proper groundswell territory, and the wind is mostly a problem. If you’re desperate, hit Friday the 28th morning or Tuesday the 1st morning. The rest of the time? It’s a kite surfer’s setup more than a paddle surfer’s.

Stay patient, and as always, forecasts can change.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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117
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24
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16
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
ESE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SE
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SW
10
WSW
20
SE
15
SW
10
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15
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15
SSE
5
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20
ESE
10
SSW
10
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20
SE
15
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High Tide
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
6:08AM1.06m
6:49PM1.15m
6:55AM1.12m
7:29PM1.20m
Low Tide
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
12:33PM0.15m
1:00AM0.26m
1:14PM0.12m
1:38AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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