Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, my friends, Rusty here. Let's not beat around the bush. The next two weeks are a test of patience. The first stretch is a whole lot of nothing, so don't rush to the beach.

We're looking at a serious dry spell from Saturday the 8th all the way through the middle of next week. The surf is flat, with waves barely reaching 3ft, and most of it is chopped up by side-shore breezes. The energy is weak, down in the single digits and teens. It's a total blank run. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so there's that small mercy.

The first sign of life arrives on Thursday the 20th. The swell bumps up to around 5ft, with a moderate energy reading of 141 to 200. The period is a short 6-7 seconds, so it's not going to be world-class, but with light offshore winds, it'll be clean. It's a surfable day, but nothing to write home about.

Now, for the one you've been waiting for: Friday the 21st. The ocean wakes up proper. We're talking a solid 8ft of north swell, and the energy is a massive 1338—that's a lot of power. The morning is the time to go. The wind is a cross-offshore from the northwest at 25 km/h, keeping the surface clean. This is a big, powerful day.

For Sandsend Bay, this is the standout. At that size, it's strictly for the experts. It's a fairly exposed spot, and the north swell is exactly what it wants. The period is a bit short, but the brute force is there. This is the one to get excited about. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 6ft, so get out there early.

After Friday, it's like someone pulled the plug. The swell fades fast, and we're back to small, weak leftovers for the weekend and into the next week. It's a quick, sharp hit and then nothing.

So, here's the plan: skip the first week, maybe get a small one in on Thursday the 20th, and go all-in on Friday the 21st. That's the one. Long-range forecasts can change, but that Friday pulse looks like our best shot. Don't miss it.

Rusty.

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