Surf Forecasts:
Sandsend Bay surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, N swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in with a look at what's coming our way. Gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is a bust. Seriously flat. We're looking at a solid stretch with no real surf on offer, just tiny dribbles.
The first sign of anything worthwhile doesn't pop up until the 9th of August. Sunday morning, Sandsend Bay is looking at a small pulse from the NW, about 4 ft. The combined energy is weak (116), so it's not gonna set the world on fire. The wind is a cross-offshore, which will keep it clean, but the swell period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit jumbled and weak. Not a standout.
Now, the real talk is for Monday, the 10th of August. The energy jumps up significantly. We're seeing a moderate 7 ft to 8 ft swell from the north. The combined energy hits the 600-800 range, so there's some proper push behind it. The wind is a cross-offshore, which is a major positive for clean conditions. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
But the absolute standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. This is a serious shot of energy. We're looking at a 10 ft north swell, with a massive combined energy of 2556 – that's strong to very strong. The wind is a clean offshore from the W, and the period is a solid 10 seconds. This is big, powerful, and clean. But listen, this is expert territory. 10 ft of north swell, even with good wind, is no joke. It's going to be a beast. The afternoon settles a bit to 7 ft, still strong, but still only for the experienced crew.
Long story short, you've got a long wait. The first week is a write-off. The 9th is a little bump, but the 10th and especially the 11th of August are the only things worth paddling out for. For the rest of the window, it's small and weak. The 11th is a big call, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on that forecast. It might be the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 60 | 78 | 56 | 41 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:03AM5.00m | 4:33PM4.87m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM1.97m | 10:30AM1.63m | 10:38PM1.81m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 60 | 78 | 56 | 41 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | NNW 4 | SE 4 | — | E 5 | N 5 | SE 4 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | N 4 | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 6 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 32 | 98 | 359 | 359 | 376 | 376 | 502 | 771 | 31 | 484 | 602 | 452 | 516 | 895 | 703 | 555 | 436 | 359 |
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