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Hanson Bay Surf Forecast
/ SA – Kangaroo Island (8 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Hanson Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 30 Aug 2025 ACST
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 Sunday (Aug 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 Monday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanson Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4935 | 2553 | 1756 | 1732 | 2293 | 6173 | 8755 | 6551 | 5355 | 3845 | 5472 | 5064 | 4752 | 6270 | 5684 | 4782 | 3152 | 2634 | 2279 | 3155 | 3386 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:07AM 0.67 | 2:30PM 0.48 | 6:00AM 0.62 | 11:16AM 0.62 | 11:58AM 0.71 | 12:27PM 0.80 | 2:03AM 0.29 | 12:55PM 0.87 | 1:48AM 0.34 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:43PM 0.02 | 11:03AM 0.42 | 9:48PM 0.04 | 9:43PM 0.06 | 9:18PM 0.08 | 8:42PM 0.08 | 8:24PM 0.06 | 5:28AM 0.22 | 8:21PM 0.04 | 6:18AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | ||
| Sunset | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for SA - Kangaroo Island
Light wind has turned cross-on at Hanson Bay (light winds from the WSW at CapeBorda 38 km from Hanson Bay). 3.4m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 1.5m 10s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
38 km away, 1 h 25 min ago
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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.
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