Surf Forecasts:
Hogans surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hogans this week:
The surf forecast for Hogans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hogans in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hogans over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 193 | 130 | 192 | 169 | 165 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 612 | 424 | 412 | 301 | 255 | 400 | 220 | 156 | 136 | 187 | 285 | 353 | 668 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:50AM1.44m | 9:21PM1.87m | 10:13AM1.52m | 9:54PM1.81m | 10:38AM1.60m | 10:30PM1.69m | 11:04AM1.66m | 11:09PM1.52m | 11:33AM1.71m | 11:54PM1.32m | 12:06PM1.73m | 00:53AM1.10m | 12:49PM1.71m | 2:31AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:34PM0.45m | 4:19AM-0.07m | 4:09PM0.37m | 4:43AM-0.01m | 4:47PM0.31m | 5:07AM0.10m | 5:29PM0.28m | 5:31AM0.24m | 6:17PM0.27m | 5:55AM0.41m | 7:16PM0.29m | 6:20AM0.58m | 8:36PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 193 | 110 | 120 | 78 | 51 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 612 | 190 | 118 | 142 | 255 | 400 | 220 | 156 | 136 | 187 | 285 | 353 | 668 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 |
| kJ | 110 | 95 | 151 | 169 | 49 | 37 | 86 | 89 | 138 | 424 | 412 | 301 | 79 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 85 | 58 | 169 | 165 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSE 9 | S 15 |
| kJ | 132 | 130 | 192 | 144 | 165 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 29 | 45 | 194 | 184 | 36 | 113 | 87 | 9 | 109 | 4 | 17 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 18 | 0 | 128 | 212 | 0 | 151 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
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Information about the Hogans Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hogans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hogans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hogans 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 (Hogans) 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 Hogans 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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