Surf Forecasts:
Disappearing Sands surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,359 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 25s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Disappearing Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Disappearing Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 25s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Disappearing Sands in the next 16 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 25s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Disappearing Sands over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thu 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 20 | NW 10 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 20 |
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43 | 97 | 46 | 433 | 622 | 801 | 969 | 1359 | 1038 | 1252 | 793 | 763 | 678 | 529 | 500 | 458 | 286 | 50 | 68 | 52 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:45AM0.38m | 2:18PM0.87m | 1:44AM0.34m | 3:04PM0.93m | 2:40AM0.32m | 3:51PM0.96m | 3:34AM0.31m | 4:37PM0.97m | 4:28AM0.31m | 5:23PM0.94m | 5:25AM0.32m | 6:08PM0.89m | 6:28AM0.34m | 6:52PM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.24m | 6:47AM0.01m | 9:27PM0.19m | 7:31AM-0.02m | 10:19PM0.15m | 8:17AM-0.03m | 11:09PM0.13m | 9:04AM-0.03m | 11:57PM0.12m | 9:52AM-0.01m | 00:43AM0.11m | 10:41AM0.04m | 1:28AM0.11m | 11:33AM0.11m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
7:01 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 |
183 | 155 | 153 | 433 | 622 | 801 | 969 | 1359 | 1038 | 1252 | 793 | 763 | 678 | 529 | 500 | 458 | 286 | 868 | 724 | 508 | 508 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | NW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 18 | S 17 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
73 | 47 | 46 | 99 | 127 | 125 | 75 | 77 | 72 | 47 | 37 | 40 | 22 | 44 | 44 | 224 | 380 | 50 | 68 | 52 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 20 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 13 | E 18 | S 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | S 19 | S 20 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 20 |
43 | 97 | 40 | 166 | 155 | 150 | 135 | 17 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 65 | 68 | 57 | 37 | 27 | 43 | 39 | 76 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 77 | 99 | 0 | 77 | 77 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 50 | 50 | 121 | 123 | 94 | 121 | 123 |
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Information about the Disappearing Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Disappearing Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Disappearing Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Disappearing Sands 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 (Disappearing Sands) 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 Disappearing Sands 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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