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Hanson Bay surf Forecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 ACST
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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 16.7°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.1 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.9 °C)
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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 16.7°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.1 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.9 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hanson Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Apr 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 25th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SW
2
SSW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131212151415141415141414131512141413131313121314141313132019181616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)20362237138135534061465027472180237820951429127019043013216033644020345031392440150312361250239021361380119846691310701124966909120010161271
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
10
S
0
NNE
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
N
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononglassglassonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:44AM
0.47
2:14PM
0.90
1:59AM
0.43
2:39PM
0.93
2:11AM
0.39
3:08PM
0.92
2:18AM
0.34
3:39PM
0.90
2:09AM
0.31
4:17PM
0.84
5:04PM
0.77
6:27PM
0.68
9:30PM
0.63
10:59PM
0.62
1:00PM
0.45
11:49PM
0.59
12:48PM
0.57
12:26AM
0.52
12:58PM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23AM
0.03
9:01PM
0.11
7:37AM
0.01
9:34PM
0.15
7:52AM
-0.00
10:13PM
0.20
8:06AM
-0.00
11:05PM
0.26
8:16AM
0.00
8:18AM
0.02
8:03AM
0.05
7:25AM
0.08
6:51AM
0.10
6:33AM
0.12
5:46PM
0.30
6:24AM
0.14
6:43PM
0.21
6:20AM
0.14
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32
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Rain (mm)
------------2-----22------1---133133
Temp. °C151515141414131515131918161413131414141515151515151515151515151515151515
Feels °C (?)131211121111121313111414141087898109101010101010101111121111121112

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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