Hanson Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

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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
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hanson Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 9th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)121113141413131212121313131212121212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)194614001886377240942561208212299921042105897678472470073611691298181824662348
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
10
S
15
S
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SW
20
SW
10
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:41AM
0.90
2:35PM
0.28
5:08AM
0.80
3:31PM
0.31
5:29AM
0.70
4:47PM
0.32
5:42AM
0.61
7:28PM
0.35
5:35AM
0.52
2:30AM
0.48
12:34AM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:30PM
-0.04
12:42PM
0.27
9:06PM
0.02
12:49PM
0.28
9:39PM
0.11
1:03PM
0.27
10:06PM
0.22
1:25PM
0.25
10:00PM
0.34
1:58PM
0.23
2:46PM
0.21
Mon
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58
Sunset8:29--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:31--8:32--8:34--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201516161416151419181722191515151316161414
Feels °C (?)16141111101210914141620161311111013131211
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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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