Hanson Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 22 Nov 2025 ACDT
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Hanson Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hanson Bay sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hanson Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Hanson Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 24th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanson Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
2
W
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
SW
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1212141413131212897910109121110101716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3963032112682532732441721148136411771924115766813908784242406551084
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
10
E
5
ENE
30
W
20
WNW
30
W
30
W
20
NW
35
W
30
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
5
NNE
20
WNW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:35PM
0.32
3:32AM
0.94
2:52PM
0.31
4:02AM
0.91
3:10PM
0.30
4:34AM
0.87
3:29PM
0.29
5:09AM
0.82
3:47PM
0.26
5:48AM
0.75
6:34AM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:05PM
0.02
10:49AM
0.18
8:29PM
0.01
11:25AM
0.20
8:53PM
0.03
12:09PM
0.23
9:15PM
0.06
1:14PM
0.24
9:31PM
0.11
9:23PM
0.18
5:04PM
0.21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00--
Sunset-8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20-
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2---------3---------
Temp. °C181514181818262016181715161614171714171713
Feels °C (?)14121114151725161313111191010131411131311
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Kangaroo Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Hanson Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 81 km (50 miles) away.

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