Sandbanks Provincial Park surf break

Sandbanks Provincial Park surfForecast / Lake Ontario / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 EDT
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Sandbanks Provincial Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandbanks Provincial Park sea temperature is
0.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandbanks Provincial Park this week:

The surf forecast for Sandbanks Provincial Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandbanks Provincial Park in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 25th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandbanks Provincial Park over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Sat afternoon, min -5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow on Wed afternoon. Freezing level rising with drizzle on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu morning, min -4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunrise--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01
Sunset7:21--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:29--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11132121-322-4-121-10486-5
Feels °C (?)-4-4-20-4-5-3-4-9-4-3-8-6-4-2-7-7-32-5-15
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Information about the Sandbanks Provincial Park Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandbanks Provincial Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandbanks Provincial Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandbanks Provincial Park 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 (Sandbanks Provincial Park) 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 Sandbanks Provincial Park 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Lake Ontario - Canada? If you are looking for accommodation near Sandbanks Provincial Park, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lake Ontario - Canada, consider staying in Belleville which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Lake Ontario - Canada where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Picton which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Cobourg, Greater Napanee and Peterborough.

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