Sandtracks Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.03° W

Sandtracks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandtracks sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.3° 

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


Sandtracks surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,673 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with E 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 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mates, Rusty here checking in on the surf for Sandtracks over the next couple of weeks.

It’s looking like a bit of a grind, to be honest. The wind is stuck coming from the east-northeast, blowing a cross-shore at a solid 18 to 25 mph, which is just chopping up the surface and making it messy. Water temp is 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no worries there.

The swell energy is there, with moderate combined energy readings (941), but the quality is poor. Wednesday afternoon has a 2ft SSW swell with a very long period of 23 seconds, but the wind is just too strong and cross-shore to make anything of it. The next few days are more of the same – Thursday and Friday morning are both a write-off, and the weekend isn’t shaping up much better. That 7ft E swell on Friday morning has a short period of 7 seconds and a fresh cross-shore wind, so it’s not going to offer much.

We do hit a bit of a lull, but things start to look a little more promising heading into the end of the month. Wednesday the 29th is the only real standout in the whole run. The afternoon sees a 5ft ENE swell with a moderate combined energy of 973, and the wind finally swings around to the northeast, becoming a cross-offshore breeze. The forecast says “clean” for the wave state, which is the best we’re going to see. This is a reef break, and with a period of 11 seconds, it should have a bit of punch. The swell is 5ft, which is a solid size for an intermediate surfer, but beginners might find it a bit much. The optimum swell direction is listed as SSE, so the ENE swell is a little off-angle, but with clean conditions, this is by far the best window.

After that, the wind goes back onshore and the swell drops off, leaving us with more poor surf conditions. There’s a final spike on the 5th of August, with a 6ft ENE swell and a big combined energy reading of 1442, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore again, making it lumpy. That one is only for the experts if they’re keen, but it won’t be pretty.

There’s a big gap of no good surf from the 30th of July right through to the 5th of August, which is a solid week of poor conditions. The crowd factor at Sandtracks is listed as “often,” so expect company on that one good day.

So, if you’re picking your moment, Wednesday the 29th of July in the afternoon is your window. The rest of the time, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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0.6
SSW
23
0.7
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22
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
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20
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SSW
18
2
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7
0.9
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17
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16
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19
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18
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18
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16
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14
1.2
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14
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13
2.1
ENE
13
1.5
E
13
1.9
ENE
13
1.7
E
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
426
480
561
395
616
423
428
298
502
692
662
568
452
492
546
499
1467
759
1086
972
Wind (km/h)
30
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25
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35
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High Tide
12:45PM0.63m
10:43PM0.26m
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
3:48PM0.75m
3:28AM0.31m
Low Tide
4:16AM0.12m
9:32PM0.26m
5:13AM0.11m
9:33PM0.22m
6:08AM0.10m
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
8:21AM0.04m
10:55PM0.16m
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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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