Surf Forecasts:
Sandsend Bay surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, N swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandsend Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandsend Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Honestly, the next two weeks for Sandsend Bay are looking like a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a gap of several days with no real surf to speak of. The small stuff that does show up is just too weak to get excited about. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, about 62°F, which is a bit unusual.
The first real flicker of something happens on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. There’s a bump in swell to 5ft from the ESE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s messy and lacking in punch. The wind is glassy early, which is a silver lining, keeping the surface clean. But the combined energy only hits 248 (moderate) and the waves are just ordinary. That afternoon the wind shifts in and chops it up, so the morning window is the only real look, and it’s not a standout.
The next morning to keep an eye on is Saturday, August 8th. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNE with a slightly better 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 137 (moderate), but again, it’s just surfable, not special. The wind cooperates in the morning, but it’s small and weak.
The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, is the Wednesday the 5th (August) morning. The swell is 5ft from the ESE, with glassy conditions. That’s the only window where the size and the wind align. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the biggest and cleanest we’ll see. The NNE direction is not ideal for the optimum swell direction here, but it’s what we’ve got.
The rest of the period is a write-off. Tiny swell, onshore winds, or just no energy. This is a lean run, lads. Keep the board waxed for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 29 | 41 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 134 | 144 | 69 | 144 | 52 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:40AM5.19m | 5:11PM5.01m | 5:15AM5.34m | 5:46PM5.12m | 5:48AM5.44m | 6:20PM5.18m | 6:19AM5.49m | 6:53PM5.18m | 6:51AM5.51m | 7:26PM5.15m | 7:24AM5.48m | 8:00PM5.07m | 8:00AM5.40m | 8:39PM4.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM1.42m | 11:14PM1.67m | 11:41AM1.25m | 11:48PM1.57m | 12:15PM1.14m | 00:21AM1.52m | 12:48PM1.08m | 00:55AM1.51m | 1:21PM1.07m | 1:28AM1.53m | 1:56PM1.13m | 2:03AM1.60m | 2:33PM1.25m | 2:43AM1.72m | |||||||
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 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | E 6 | N 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 41 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 134 | 144 | 69 | 18 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | NNW 4 | N 10 | N 8 | — | SE 4 | — | N 10 | — | N 6 | — | E 3 | N 13 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 14 | — | 14 | 16 | 18 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 5 | NNE 3 | — | E 3 | E 5 | — | — | NNW 9 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | — | — | 144 | 52 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 339 | 339 | 376 | 484 | 484 | 384 | 442 | 581 | 488 | 587 | 547 | 390 | 390 | 451 | 407 | 394 | 404 | 367 | 374 | 520 | 0 |
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