Surf Forecasts:
Sandspit surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandspit this week:
The surf forecast for Sandspit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandspit in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandspit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a flat spell for our shores. I’m looking at Sandspit, and it’s barely a whisper out there. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 1.5ft, and the direction is hanging out of the SW and SSW. The energy is weak, with values mostly in the double digits (63) and only occasionally climbing into the low triple digits, but even then, the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The period is long, sometimes hitting 15 or even 19 seconds, but with such a small wave, it’s just not doing anything.
The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, which is a problem, even though it's light. For a break that rarely breaks and is sheltered from the west, this just isn't the setup. It’s a beach and breakwater that’s often crowded, but the crowds won't be an issue because there's nothing to ride. This is just a blank run for the area. We’ve got a solid 16 days of nothing to recommend. Don't hold your breath; the forecast can change, but for now, keep the boards in the bag.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
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 kJ | 36 | 34 | 52 | 32 | 32 | 51 | 27 | 40 | 63 | 146 | 145 | 174 | 174 | 147 | 201 | 125 | 121 | 120 | 105 | 60 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:21PM1.55m | 2:54AM0.94m | 3:12PM1.62m | 5:11AM0.85m | 4:14PM1.70m | 7:19AM0.92m | 5:23PM1.80m | 8:21AM1.02m | 6:27PM1.92m | 9:00AM1.12m | 7:25PM2.03m | 9:35AM1.21m | 8:19PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:21PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.59m | 10:59PM0.36m | 8:41AM0.75m | 00:22AM0.16m | 10:06AM0.86m | 1:24AM-0.04m | 11:45AM0.88m | 2:14AM-0.21m | 1:01PM0.82m | 2:58AM-0.32m | 2:01PM0.72m | 3:39AM-0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 15 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 13 | W 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 32 | 16 | 4 | 27 | 9 | 146 | 145 | 174 | 174 | 147 | 201 | 125 | 121 | 120 | 105 | 44 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 36 | 12 | 52 | 32 | 12 | 51 | 27 | 3 | 43 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 22 | 37 | 49 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 59 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | W 6 | WNW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | S 9 | WNW 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 7 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 63 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 60 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 15 | 5 | 69 | 15 | 15 | 69 | 15 | 5 | 69 | 15 | 0 | 136 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 69 | 5 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Sandspit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandspit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandspit surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sandspit) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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