Surf Forecasts:
Sandtracks surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandtracks this week:
The surf forecast for Sandtracks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandtracks in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandtracks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s get real about Sandtracks. I’ve had a proper look at what’s coming down the line, and I’ll break it all down for you.
Straight up, the next few days are a write-off. From Monday the 6th right through to Sunday the 19th, this stretch is looking pretty average. The wind is locked in from the ENE, blowing at a solid 15 to 22 mph, and it’s cross-shore all the way. That’s going to keep the surface lumpy and messy. Even though there’s some moderate wave energy with readings hitting the 300s, 400s, and 700s, the combo of that fresh breeze and lumpy cross-chop is ruining any chance of clean waves. The swell is mostly short-period stuff under 8 seconds from the E and ENE, and when a longer-period SSW swell shows up, it’s still getting wrecked by the wind. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The first glimmer of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t come until Monday the 13th. Even then, it’s only marginal at best. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SW with a long period of 15 seconds, and the wind eases a bit to 16 mph. Then on Tuesday the 14th, things look slightly more interesting with a light E breeze at 6 mph, but it’s cross-onshore and you’ll have small ripples. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (481 to 561). This is the best of a dodgy bunch, but don’t get your hopes up too high.
For the whole 16-day window, nothing stands out as a proper standout. The only time you might find something half-decent is around Tuesday the 14th with those lighter winds, but it’s still not going to be a classic. The break is a reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s fairly consistent, so it’s not a total desert normally, but the wind is the enemy here.
Honestly, if you’re looking to ride, you might want to keep an eye on the second week. But as it stands, I’d say save your energy and wait for the forecasts to shift. It can’t stay poor forever.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 446 | 481 | 376 | 365 | 341 | 285 | 277 | 266 | 272 | 251 | 226 | 238 | 228 | 294 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 441 | 425 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:11AM0.43m | 7:44PM0.51m | 10:27AM0.50m | 8:20PM0.44m | 11:34AM0.59m | 9:13PM0.36m | 12:32PM0.68m | 10:39PM0.30m | 1:24PM0.75m | 00:12AM0.26m | 2:13PM0.82m | 1:27AM0.25m | 2:59PM0.86m | 2:28AM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.33m | 3:02AM0.10m | 3:59PM0.36m | 3:40AM0.08m | 6:29PM0.34m | 4:26AM0.06m | 8:13PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 9:08PM0.22m | 6:14AM0.01m | 9:50PM0.18m | 7:09AM-0.02m | 10:28PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 446 | 481 | 376 | 350 | 341 | 254 | 243 | 187 | 178 | 112 | 110 | 75 | 71 | 41 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 441 | 425 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | W 15 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | W 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 36 | 107 | 64 | 44 | 44 | 54 | 55 | 47 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SE 10 | NW 8 | W 17 | S 18 | SSE 8 | S 16 | W 14 | S 15 | SSW 21 | S 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | S 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 33 | 17 | 45 | 31 | 55 | 63 | 54 | 39 | 48 | 47 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 278 | 337 | 258 | 365 | 324 | 285 | 277 | 266 | 272 | 251 | 226 | 238 | 228 | 294 | 245 | 258 | 222 | 164 | 245 | 277 | 326 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 147 | 10 | 146 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Sandtracks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandtracks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandtracks 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 (Sandtracks) 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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