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Hanson Bay surf Forecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 ACST
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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 16.6°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.9 °C)
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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 16.6°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.9 °C)


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 Saturday (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 20th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 25th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 24th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)131312121316151414131615141413121216141413131315151413131415141413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2265178378658073215321486132199077240624351498141943020223718065437410231282084164814972370264820612340220724462779305628852345178315271073
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
25
NNW
25
W
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
5
SE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
SW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
5
N
0
SSW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offglassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:02PM
0.50
12:30AM
0.60
1:05PM
0.59
12:51AM
0.58
1:16PM
0.69
1:10AM
0.55
1:32PM
0.78
1:28AM
0.51
1:52PM
0.85
1:44AM
0.47
2:14PM
0.90
1:59AM
0.43
2:39PM
0.93
2:11AM
0.39
3:08PM
0.92
2:18AM
0.34
3:39PM
0.90
2:09AM
0.31
4:17PM
0.84
5:04PM
0.77
6:27PM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:27PM
0.24
6:49AM
0.13
6:59PM
0.18
6:53AM
0.10
7:29PM
0.13
7:00AM
0.08
7:59PM
0.11
7:10AM
0.05
8:29PM
0.10
7:23AM
0.03
9:01PM
0.11
7:37AM
0.01
9:34PM
0.15
7:52AM
-0.00
10:13PM
0.20
8:06AM
-0.00
11:05PM
0.26
8:16AM
0.00
8:18AM
0.02
8:03AM
0.05
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141412141413202118211614141515141313141312141414151514171614181715171616
Feels °C (?)1111101212111718151511981011101011111010111111121212161613161516131214

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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