Surf Forecasts:
Sandsend Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandsend Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sandsend Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me break down what’s happening at Sandsend Bay for the next couple of weeks. It’s a patchy run, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel.
Overall Picture: From Wednesday, July 8th right through to Thursday, July 16th, it’s a long, flat spell. Don’t bother waxing your board. We’re talking tiny waves, mostly under 3 feet, with short periods under 8 seconds. Winds are mostly onshore, cross, or cross-onshore, making everything messy. There are a couple of glassy mornings on July 9th and 10th, but with waves only about 2 feet, it’s barely a ripple. The combined swell energy is weak, all under 100 during this stretch. It’s a real dry run.
Friday, July 17th – The One to Watch: Finally, something to work with. Friday morning we see a clean 5-foot swell from the NNE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 257, which gives it some punch. The wind is cross-off from the NW, so the wave face will be clean. At 5 feet, this isn't for beginners, but for the intermediate surfer, this is your best bet of the whole forecast. It’s likely to be crowded, so be ready to share.
Saturday, July 18th: Saturday morning is a smaller option, but don’t sleep on it. Swell drops to about 3 feet from the NNE, but the wind swings offshore from the WNW. That offshore breeze will groom the waves nicely. The energy is moderate at 105. It’s not the size of Friday, but with offshore wind, it could be a really fun, clean session for the intermediates.
The Rest: After Saturday, it goes downhill fast. By July 20th and 21st, we’ve got rain and strong onshore winds blowing 19-22 mph, with waves under 2 feet. That’s more of a kitesurfing setup. The second week fades into nothing, with tiny, weak swells and very low energy. It’s a quiet end to the outlook.
Bottom Line: Mark your calendar for Friday morning, July 17th – that’s the standout with the most size and clean conditions. Saturday morning is a solid second choice for a cleaner, smaller wave. The rest is a write-off for a paddle. Hang in there, things can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 10 | 66 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 33 | 41 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 31 | 69 | 91 | 128 | 97 | 49 | 66 | 37 | 22 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:08AM4.90m | 11:04PM4.55m | 11:12AM4.80m | 00:10AM4.54m | 12:25PM4.77m | 1:18AM4.63m | 1:41PM4.84m | 2:23AM4.82m | 2:52PM5.01m | 3:23AM5.06m | 3:54PM5.22m | 4:17AM5.31m | 4:51PM5.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM2.07m | 4:45PM1.65m | 5:06AM2.13m | 5:50PM1.74m | 6:18AM2.10m | 7:03PM1.76m | 7:35AM1.94m | 8:15PM1.69m | 8:46AM1.64m | 9:18PM1.55m | 9:48AM1.29m | 10:14PM1.39m | 10:43AM0.95m | 11:06PM1.27m | |||||||
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 | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 4 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 66 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 33 | 41 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 66 | 37 | 2 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 6 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | N 6 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | 31 | 69 | 91 | 128 | 97 | 49 | — | — | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 339 | 408 | 98 | 339 | 365 | 10 | 10 | 398 | 446 | 339 | 342 | 339 | 436 | 487 | 103 | 493 | 574 | 394 | 380 | 341 | 380 |
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