Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow start. For the next week and a half, there’s barely a ripple to get excited about. You’re looking at flat, tiny, or just poor surf conditions right through until the middle of the month. From Friday the 11th all the way to Monday the 21st, the story is the same: small, weak swell with almost no energy behind it. The combined energy values barely get into double digits – mostly between 10 and 35 – so it’s a real desert out there. There’s a little bump on Wednesday the 16th where the swell jumps to 7 ft but it’s messy with a fresh breeze, and the score is still a zero. Not worth suiting up.

Now, hold onto your board. The real action, and the true standout of this whole outlook, arrives on Tuesday the 22nd of September. That morning, Sandsend Bay is looking prime. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the north, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1597 – that’s serious, powerful groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the WSW at just 9 mph, which means clean, glassy conditions. This is for the experienced crew only – anything over 8 ft is for experts, and this is right on that edge. The wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s no joke. It’s a “fairly consistent” break, so you’ll get your waves, though it gets “often” crowded, so get in early. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about.

The next day, Wednesday the 24th, is also a cracker, especially in the afternoon. We’re looking at an 8 ft swell from the NNW, with a 10-second period. The combined energy hits 1630 – even bigger than Tuesday. Winds are gentle offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it glassy and clean. Again, this is expert territory with the size, but the quality is undeniable.

Before that, on Monday the 21st, there’s a tiny taste of something rideable in the afternoon – a 4 ft swell from the NW, light wind, but it’s only getting a 1 out of 10. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

So to sum it up: the first ten days are a write-off. The standouts are the 22nd and 24th of September. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are the days to be at Sandsend Bay. The swell direction is perfect for the break (NNE optimum), the winds are offshore, and the energy is huge. For everyone else, sit this one out until that window opens up.

Rusty.

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