
Surf Forecasts:
Butlers Bay (South Andaman) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Butlers Bay (South Andaman) this week:
The surf forecast for Butlers Bay (South Andaman) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Butlers Bay (South Andaman) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Butlers Bay (South Andaman) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
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162 | 196 | 226 | 214 | 186 | 178 | 133 | 127 | 120 | 189 | 215 | 413 | 381 | 341 | 324 | 218 | 215 | 130 | 248 | 223 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:53AM2.34m | 11:24PM2.00m | 11:33AM2.24m | 00:06AM1.96m | 12:12PM2.09m | 00:48AM1.89m | 12:50PM1.91m | 1:33AM1.81m | 1:30PM1.73m | 2:25AM1.73m | 2:18PM1.56m | 3:32AM1.67m | 3:30PM1.42m | 4:58AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.30m | 5:19AM0.49m | 5:58PM0.36m | 6:01AM0.59m | 6:34PM0.46m | 6:44AM0.71m | 7:11PM0.58m | 7:31AM0.85m | 7:50PM0.70m | 8:28AM0.97m | 8:37PM0.82m | 9:46AM1.05m | 9:39PM0.90m | ||||||||
5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
162 | 196 | 226 | 214 | 186 | 178 | 133 | 127 | 120 | 99 | 98 | 413 | 381 | 341 | 324 | 218 | 215 | 130 | 126 | 87 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | S 20 | W 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 16 |
35 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 192 | 93 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 10 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | — | NW 8 | SW 18 | NW 8 |
— | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 12 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
155 | 121 | 104 | 104 | 99 | 93 | 115 | 123 | 89 | 189 | 215 | 138 | 227 | 227 | 154 | 146 | 146 | 198 | 248 | 223 | 264 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 732 | 745 | 683 | 732 | 732 | 732 | 1097 | 1177 | 1097 | 1097 | 1097 | 745 | 732 | 745 | 745 | 732 | 732 | 732 | 745 | 745 | 0 |
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Information about the Butlers Bay (South Andaman) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Butlers Bay (South Andaman) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Butlers Bay (South Andaman) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Butlers Bay (South Andaman) 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 (Butlers Bay (South Andaman)) 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 Butlers Bay (South Andaman) 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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