
Surf Forecasts:
Sand Patch Beach surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sand Patch Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Sand Patch Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sand Patch Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 5th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sand Patch Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
324 | 339 | 2426 | 2483 | 1949 | 1428 | 963 | 711 | 3413 | 1794 | 893 | 983 | 1550 | 2140 | 2557 | 3271 | 4275 | 5510 | 2065 | 1581 | 872 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:21AM0.93m | 11:56PM0.84m | 11:13PM0.77m | 7:33AM0.78m | 10:29PM0.74m | 8:38AM0.77m | 9:57PM0.76m | 9:26AM0.74m | 9:42PM0.82m | 10:05AM0.69m | 9:40PM0.90m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.17m | 2:22PM0.17m | 2:52PM0.21m | 3:05AM0.71m | 3:14PM0.29m | 3:18AM0.60m | 3:24PM0.37m | 3:44AM0.50m | 3:24PM0.45m | 4:14AM0.42m | 3:13PM0.50m | 4:46AM0.35m | |||||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 |
324 | 281 | 2426 | 2483 | 1949 | 1428 | 963 | 711 | 2050 | 171 | 170 | 983 | 1550 | 2140 | 2557 | 3271 | 4275 | 5510 | 2065 | 1581 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 |
73 | 339 | 87 | 55 | 4 | 87 | 545 | 397 | 262 | 59 | 54 | 570 | 773 | 825 | 453 | — | — | — | 1977 | 1259 | 872 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | SW 22 | SW 21 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
29 | 65 | 18 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 54 | 79 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | E 6 |
1 | 2 | — | — | 29 | 108 | 220 | 705 | 3413 | 1794 | 893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 48 | 108 | 85 | 1701 | 4 | 108 | 2421 | 48 | 1438 | 1854 | 4 | 110 | 298 | 4 | 286 | 286 | 279 | 281 | 286 | 265 |
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Information about the Sand Patch Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sand Patch Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sand Patch Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sand Patch Beach 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 (Sand Patch Beach) 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 Sand Patch Beach 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.
Sand Patch Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










