Hanson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.02° S 136.86° E

Issued: 2 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hanson Bay sea temperature is
17.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Hanson Bay surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hanson Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Hanson Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 14th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 20th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
2
4
3
4
8
0
4
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
10
1.7
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
SW
18
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
3
WNW
10
3.5
WSW
18
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2213
450
778
878
1382
4056
2957
1997
1110
734
465
899
1363
1726
7554
4179
3190
2835
2867
1647
1115
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
10
ESE
20
SW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
10
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:31AM0.12m
1:55PM1.03m
1:25AM0.11m
2:34PM1.03m
1:13AM0.13m
3:10PM0.99m
1:24AM0.19m
3:42PM0.92m
2:08AM0.25m
4:08PM0.82m
3:08AM0.30m
4:28PM0.72m
4:22AM0.35m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.07m
5:17AM0.06m
10:43PM0.08m
5:58AM0.01m
11:24PM0.13m
6:42AM-0.02m
11:44PM0.18m
7:26AM-0.01m
11:43PM0.23m
8:10AM0.03m
11:40PM0.25m
8:52AM0.11m
11:43PM0.24m
9:35AM0.22m
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cloud
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
3
13
4
1
3
2
1
5
1
5
3
2
1
Temp °C
15
13
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
15
14
15
14
15
15
15
15
14
13
12
Feels °C
12
11
13
14
13
12
15
14
13
12
12
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
10
1.7
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
SW
18
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
20
0.3
W
15
1.8
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
15
1.9
S
9
Energy kJ
2213
450
778
878
1382
4056
2957
1997
1110
734
379
244
178
843
39
1816
2061
2147
1290
1647
599
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
1.1
SW
13
0.4
S
15
0.8
S
12
1.3
WSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
1.3
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
7
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SW
22
0.8
SW
12
2.2
SW
18
0.1
S
18
1.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
21
380
68
187
408
89
61
227
71
71
9
5
169
210
2888
6
1115
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
15
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
E
5
0.3
S
10
0.8
SW
12
0.4
W
15
Energy kJ
170
69
70
127
87
61
28
10
9
5
2
17
207
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
N
4
1.7
NW
7
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
1
NE
4
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
3
WNW
10
3.5
WSW
18
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
7
12
15
269
548
362
12
21
37
465
899
1363
1726
7554
4179
3190
2835
2867
1004
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
4
3
5
5
4
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
152
0
0
0
120
173
163
0
413
424
83
52
52
52
52
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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Information about the Hanson Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hanson Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hanson Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hanson Bay 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 (Hanson Bay) 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 Hanson Bay 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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