Surf Forecasts:
Hanson Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hanson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1250 | 491 | 1748 | 2392 | 6755 | 5506 | 4268 | 2515 | 1773 | 1269 | 971 | 1269 | 3974 | 3817 | 3022 | 5491 | 3745 | 2662 | 2390 | 2972 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:47AM0.36m | 1:42PM0.87m | 1:58AM0.43m | 2:02PM0.86m | 2:15AM0.51m | 2:21PM0.82m | 2:35AM0.59m | 2:39PM0.76m | 2:59AM0.66m | 2:54PM0.68m | 3:24AM0.72m | 3:03PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.09m | 6:41AM0.11m | 8:34PM0.07m | 7:16AM0.07m | 8:41PM0.06m | 7:50AM0.05m | 8:49PM0.05m | 8:23AM0.05m | 8:57PM0.04m | 8:57AM0.09m | 9:06PM0.03m | 9:32AM0.15m | 9:13PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1250 | 491 | 1748 | 2392 | 6755 | 5506 | 4268 | 2515 | 1773 | 1269 | 971 | 1269 | 3974 | 3817 | 3022 | 5491 | 3745 | 2662 | 2390 | 2972 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 15 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 150 | 418 | 562 | 1609 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 75 | 432 | 537 | — | 287 | 1357 | — | — | — | — | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 11 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 251 | 123 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 96 | 289 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 19 | 52 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1173 | 140 | 52 |
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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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