Sandtracks Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.03° W

Sandtracks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandtracks sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

Sandtracks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandtracks surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, E swell with 1,806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandtracks over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Sandtracks has on offer over the next couple of weeks in feet and miles per hour.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you—this isn’t looking like a classic run. We’ve got a long, drawn-out stretch of iffy conditions and barely-there surf quality, especially for the first week. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much spot-on average for this time of year, so at least the swim won’t be a shock.

The action, or lack of it, starts on Saturday 25 July. The morning’s got a 3 ft swell out of the SSW, but the problem is a stiff cross-shore wind at 19 mph, making everything lumpy and choppy. Combined wave energy is sitting at 1093, which is moderate, but the wind’s killing it. That afternoon it gets slightly bigger to 3 ft, but the wind picks up to 22 mph, and it’s a write-off.

Sunday 26 July is more of the same—3 ft SSW swell in the morning, still that cross-shore wind, still messy. Afternoon drops to 3 ft. Nothing to get excited about.

Monday 27 July sees a shift: the swell switches to the east, 4 ft, with a period around 14 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but the wind stays cross-shore in the morning. By the afternoon, it goes cross-offshore, and we finally see the word “clean” pop up. That’s the first real glimmer. The combined energy is 961, moderate, but the clean lines are a plus. Still, it’s only a marginal call—not a standout.

Now, Tuesday 28 July is where it gets interesting. Morning brings 6 ft east swell, period 13 seconds, clean with a cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph. Combined energy jumps to 1297. That’s the best looking window so far. Afternoon pushes 7 ft, energy at 1572, still clean. But here’s the thing—that 7 ft is getting up there, and with a period of 12 seconds, it’s going to have some punch. This is for confident intermediates and above. For the average surfer, Tuesday morning is the pick of this whole period: nice size, good direction, and clean.

Wednesday 29 July drops off. The swell is 6 ft but the wind goes cross-on and then onshore in the afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms. Not your session.

From Thursday 30 July right the way through to Sunday 2 August, it’s a grim run. Swell sizes bounce from 3 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is a relentless cross-shore, often fresh to strong breeze. Wave periods drop to 8 seconds—short period windswell—and everything is described as “poor surf conditions” with lumpy chop. The combined energy values during this period are moderate to strong, but with that wind and short period, it’s a mess. Honestly, for that stretch, it looks more like a kitesurfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

We then hit a gap from about Monday 3 August through to the end of the forecast on Sunday 9 August. There are small swells, some long period, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, and the scores are all marginal or poor. A couple of mornings on 3 August have 3 ft swell at 14 seconds, but with a cross-shore breeze, it’s just not worth the paddle. The combined energy drops well below 600—weak to moderate. The final afternoon on Sunday 9 August shows a tiny 2 ft SSW swell, but it’s glassy. That’s rare, but the swell is just too small to do anything with.

So, the standout? It’s got to be Tuesday morning 28 July at Sandtracks. That east swell at 6 ft, 13-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (1297) is the best we’re going to get. It’s not a classic, but it’s the one window where you’ll find some fun, clean waves. After that, it’s a long wait and a lot of wind.

If you’re a confident surfer, Tuesday afternoon’s 7 ft might be worth a look, but it’s bigger and punchier. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and wait for the next forecast window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
19
1
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18
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18
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SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
E
15
1.2
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14
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E
13
1.8
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13
1.8
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13
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12
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11
1.5
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10
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
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14
0.6
SSW
18
1.4
E
8
1.7
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8
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8
2.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
502
692
662
568
452
506
538
492
1121
1104
1379
1272
822
408
254
241
222
223
341
381
742
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
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ENE
20
ENE
25
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NE
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NE
25
NE
10
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SW
10
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ESE
20
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
3:48PM0.75m
3:28AM0.31m
4:17PM0.75m
4:07AM0.34m
4:44PM0.73m
4:49AM0.37m
5:10PM0.70m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
8:21AM0.04m
10:55PM0.16m
8:58AM0.05m
11:17PM0.15m
9:35AM0.07m
11:39PM0.13m
10:13AM0.10m
00:01AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Sandtracks Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sandtracks may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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