Sands surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sands in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sands over the next 16 days.
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