Hanson Bay
Beach·South Australia·Australia·
Field notes
South-west Kangaroo Island bay near Flinders Chase NP with the South West River entering at the western end. Surf gutters hold salmon and mulloway; rocky reef at the headland fishes for sweep and trevally.
Current conditions
Wind
5.6 kt NW
Gusts 7.6 kt
Waves
2.1 m
Period 11.7 s
Swell
2.1 m
Period 10 s
Sea temp
16.2°C
Air 16.2°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
5.6 NW
2.1m
11:00
7.8 NW
2.1m
12:00
7 NNW
2.1m
13:00
5.3 NNW
2m
14:00
4.8 NW
2m
15:00
5.2 NW
2m
16:00
5.9 WNW
2m
17:00
3.9 NW
2m
18:00
4.8 NNW
2m
19:00
6.1 N
1.9m
20:00
5 NNW
1.9m
21:00
7.5 NW
1.9m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Vivonne Bay ↗ (27.6 km · secondary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Investigator StraitIssued at 3:30 pm CST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A trough crosses South Australia on Tuesday evening, followed by a series of weak cold fronts that cross the south of the State during Wednesday. A ridge of high pressure will build over the west of the State from later Wednesday, with the high centre expected to cross South Australia on Friday and Saturday.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Winds: Southwesterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres. Weather: Mostly clear.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: Southwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the morning. Winds turning southerly during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Friday 24 July. Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Cloudy. Upper West Coast: Fowlers Bay to Elliston
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:28↓ 17:31
Moon↑ 11:11↓ 01:01
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn07:00 – 08:28
- Dusk16:31 – 17:58
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:28↓ 17:31
Moon↑ 11:38↓ 02:03
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn07:00 – 08:28
- Dusk16:31 – 17:59
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
Beach
Region
South Australia, Australia
Fishing style
beach fishing, surf fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds gutters and holes — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the South Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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