Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Sandsend Bay. It’s a pretty flat outlook for the next while, so don’t go getting your hopes up too high. The water is running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s something, at least. But the swell is almost non-existent for the most part. We’re talking small, weak, and struggling to break.

The first real chance of anything even remotely surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 16th. Even then, it’s only 3ft of windswell, with a period of just 7 seconds. It’s a clean, glassy morning, but the energy is weak at 100. It’s really just a bump to get wet on, not much more.

The next day, Thursday the 17th, sees a similar story. A bit of swell in the morning at 3ft from the north, but the period is still short. It’ll be a bit crumbly and fat. There’s a moderate offshore breeze, so it will be clean, but again, it’s not going to be tearing the place apart. The energy is just 89.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there’s nothing that really stands out. There’s no real groundswell, and the wind, while often offshore and clean, is blowing over a sea that has nothing to offer. The swell directions are all over the shop, mostly north, but with next to no size or period behind them. It’s the kind of run where you’d be better off finding a longboard and chasing the tiny ankle-biters if you’re desperate.

We do see a few small pulses of energy on the 25th, with 3ft and 3ft NE swells building some moderate energy (38 and 49). But again, the period is short and junk, so expect a bit of a mess. It looks more like a bump than a wave. Don’t book any time off work for this.

All in all, it’s a grim stretch. There are no good options on the table. The surf is just too small and weak. The only thing going for it is that the wind is often offshore and clean, but that just means you’ll have a nice view of a flat, messy ocean. For the most part, there’s nothing here for a surfer. A couple of these days with a fresh cross-onshore wind and tiny swell might have some interest for the kiteboarders, but for paddle surfing, it’s a washout.

It’s a poor run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

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