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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast
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Sandy Bay surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 354 | 284 | 231 | 197 | 139 | 428 | 438 | 727 | 710 | 1018 | 1839 | 1321 | 888 | 467 | 279 | 184 | 100 | 71 | 67 | 45 | 42 | 31 | 38 | 77 | 127 | 295 | 408 | 451 | 748 | 908 | 955 | 1218 | 1341 | 1403 | 1144 | 1233 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:54PM 2.21 | 10:03AM 2.11 | 10:35PM 2.19 | 10:46AM 2.08 | 11:20PM 2.16 | 11:33AM 2.04 | 12:09AM 2.14 | 12:24PM 2.02 | 1:05AM 2.13 | 1:21PM 2.02 | 2:05AM 2.16 | 2:24PM 2.05 | 3:07AM 2.22 | 3:32PM 2.11 | 4:09AM 2.30 | 4:40PM 2.21 | 5:09AM 2.38 | 5:43PM 2.33 | 6:06AM 2.45 | 6:40PM 2.44 | 7:00AM 2.48 | 7:34PM 2.51 | 7:52AM 2.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:27PM 0.33 | 3:52AM 0.49 | 4:08PM 0.37 | 4:39AM 0.53 | 4:53PM 0.43 | 5:30AM 0.56 | 5:42PM 0.48 | 6:24AM 0.57 | 6:37PM 0.51 | 7:20AM 0.56 | 7:37PM 0.51 | 8:20AM 0.51 | 8:39PM 0.48 | 9:20AM 0.43 | 9:43PM 0.43 | 10:20AM 0.32 | 10:46PM 0.36 | 11:18AM 0.21 | 11:44PM 0.29 | 12:13PM 0.12 | 12:39AM 0.25 | 1:04PM 0.07 | 1:31AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 |
| Sunset | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sandy Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy 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 (Sandy 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 Sandy 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.
Sandy Bay is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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