Hanson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.02° S 136.86° E

Issued: 8 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
4
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
0
0
0
3
1
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
SW
18
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
W
11
5.5
SW
12
5
SW
12
4
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
778
878
1382
4056
3072
1997
1182
816
525
1255
1842
3335
7743
6847
7602
2325
1526
1889
1344
1464
1915
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
30
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
W
35
WSW
30
SW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
5
SE
5
NNE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:40PM0.62m
Low Tide
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
11:53PM0.21m
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clear
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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
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
6
6
4
2
3
2
7
6
1
3
3
3
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
16
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
12
Feels °C
13
13
14
13
12
13
12
12
11
8
8
8
6
7
8
9
9
9
13
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
SW
18
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
20
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
4
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.5
S
10
2.1
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
778
878
1382
4056
3072
1997
1182
816
479
324
244
969
1610
1972
7602
2325
1330
1889
1344
1464
1915
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
S
12
1.4
WSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
1.4
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.8
NW
8
0.3
E
6
0.2
SSW
24
0.6
SW
22
1.6
SW
10
1.9
SW
15
2
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
6
187
471
89
61
293
10
67
6
55
295
471
1526
755
449
300
199
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.8
S
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
ENE
5
Energy kJ
68
74
166
21
8
7
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.6
NNW
5
1.5
NW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NNE
5
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
W
11
5.5
SW
12
5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
10
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
1
17
183
308
403
204
68
525
1255
1842
3335
7743
6847
2146
1039
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
3
4
2
2
1
1
3
3
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
140
0
173
173
164
175
424
601
424
492
52
52
52
19
19
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
8
8
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
7
8
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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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