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Hanson Bay, Wave Bank, Kangaroo Island

Hanson Bay

Hanson Bay sits on Kangaroo Islands southwest coast as a remote reef break with a long sandy beach nearby. It is a winter check that wants north wind and southwest swell, and the urchins, rips, rocks, and sharks are part of the package. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hanson Bay in South Australia.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Australia, AU
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North wind is the clean lane, southwest swell is the main trigger, and all tides work with a slight mid-tide lean.

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Watch the urchins, rips, undertow, rocks, and sharks.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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