Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

Well folks, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long, quiet run on our hands here at Sandsend Bay. The surf is going to be pretty much non-existent for days. There’s a big gap of flat or near-flat conditions stretching right through from the start of the period. We’re not looking at anything rideable for quite a while.

Looking at the data, the first hint of any real energy doesn’t show up until Wednesday, the 16th of September, but even that’s a bit of a letdown. That afternoon sees a bump to about 4 ft from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 113, but the wind is light and coming onshore from the northeast, so it’s going to be bumpy. It’s still a poor surf call, nothing to get excited about.

We get a similar story on Thursday the 17th. The morning has a 3 ft north swell with an 8-second period, moderate energy at 130, but a fresh cross-offshore wind from the southwest keeps it looking messy and unappealing. The afternoon cleans up a bit with an offshore wind, but the swell drops to 3 ft and energy fades to 78.

From there, it’s a long, slow fade. The swell stays tiny and the wind, while often offshore or cross-offshore, is just too strong for these small waves. We get some strong, clean offshore winds later in the period, but the swell is so small, it’s barely a ripple. The water temperature anomaly is normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The only real spike to mention comes on Friday the 25th of September, over a week away. That morning sees a 4 ft northwest swell with a 7-second period, and a solid 201 combined energy, which is a moderate boost. The wind is fresh and offshore, so it’ll be clean. But, that 7-second period is short and the size isn't quite enough to call it a standout. It's a possible option for the experienced looking for a clean, though weak, session. After that, it drops back down to nothing again.

For the rest of the outlook, it’s small, weak, and uninspiring. The wind is often howling from the west, making even the smallest waves hard to enjoy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those windy afternoons. We just have to ride this flat spell out. Forecasts can change, but for now, patience is the game.

Rusty

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