Hanson Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 09 Mar 2026 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
19.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 10th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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 Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
3
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
7
7
5
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
2.3
SW
1.2
SW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)13121212121211121211912121219181717171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)118592550540959359360615653939265891977223318662908325526833819792958053228
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
10
NE
0
SW
5
WSW
10
NNW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.77
3:55AM
0.50
5:41PM
0.72
3:36AM
0.48
6:17PM
0.65
2:35AM
0.49
7:30PM
0.58
12:41AM
0.57
1:00AM
0.65
1:23AM
0.73
3:09PM
0.32
1:47AM
0.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:24PM
0.31
10:25AM
-0.01
11:47PM
0.39
10:33AM
0.02
12:09AM
0.48
10:32AM
0.05
10:56PM
0.56
10:16AM
0.07
9:43AM
0.09
9:16AM
0.08
6:33PM
0.26
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-7:50--7:49--7:47--7:45--7:45--7:43--7:42-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
------2--------------
Temp. °C171715242522171716161514151514191815232119
Feels °C (?)14141323241912121111109111110161513222018
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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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