Hanson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.02° S 136.86° E

Issued: 8 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hanson Bay sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.1°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 22,566 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
5
4
3
8
!
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
6
9
5
5
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
7.5
SW
16
6
SW
15
5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
4
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
2.2
WSW
16
2.1
SW
19
4
SW
17
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29712
16890
10978
5528
3466
3216
8576
11118
7520
4209
2222
1407
1885
1526
2379
3185
9496
7881
5138
2976
4761
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
N
5
N
5
WSW
5
N
5
NNW
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
5
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:53AM0.31m
3:29PM0.89m
3:29AM0.34m
3:55PM0.84m
4:10AM0.38m
4:19PM0.77m
4:58AM0.41m
4:41PM0.68m
5:55AM0.45m
4:54PM0.57m
7:12AM0.50m
4:32PM0.46m
9:04AM0.58m
Low Tide
10:20PM0.14m
8:09AM0.06m
10:40PM0.13m
8:44AM0.09m
11:01PM0.13m
9:21AM0.14m
11:22PM0.13m
10:02AM0.21m
11:43PM0.14m
10:52AM0.30m
00:00AM0.15m
12:17PM0.40m
00:08AM0.15m
cloud
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
12
10
12
13
12
14
14
13
14
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
5
8
9
10
12
10
10
9
8
7
9
11
10
13
12
11
12
8
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
SW
15
5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
4
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
2.2
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
14
4
SW
17
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
17
Energy kJ
16890
10978
5528
3466
3216
8576
11118
7520
4209
2222
1407
1885
1526
2379
2082
9496
7881
5138
2976
4761
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
20
0.9
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
2.1
SW
19
1
SW
19
Energy kJ
37
202
94
65
3185
723
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
23
0.7
WSW
18
Energy kJ
54
276
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
7.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
29712
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
6
9
4
4
5
3
Distance (km)
1173
1004
52
52
52
52
52
94
88
0
0
0
0
0
83
0
0
52
52
19
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
6
9
4
4
5
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
4
5
5
9
9
7
4
4
9
8
6
6
9
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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