Sands surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sands over the next 16 days.
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