
Surf Forecasts:
Sandtracks surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, E swell with 1,992 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.4m 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 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandtracks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a decent pulse of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be a persistent problem for most of the period. The opening few days are a write-off with strong cross-shore winds making a mess of things. The real standout is a very specific window right at the end of July and into the start of August that looks like the only time to really get excited.
Alright, let’s start with Sandtracks. It’s a reef break, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thick wetsuit.
The first session worth even looking at isn’t until the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. We’ve got a 6ft swell coming from the east with a 13-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The wave energy is moderate (1327). It’s clean, but it’s only a marginal call. The swell pushes up to 7ft in the afternoon, still with that clean cross-off wind, and the energy bumps up a bit (1838). That’s getting a bit punchy for beginners, but it’s still not the real highlight.
Then we get to the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. This is the one. The wind goes glassy – absolute perfection – swinging around from the SSW at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 6ft from the ENE with an 11-second period, giving it good shape and energy (1075). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, which is spot on. This is a proper groundswell and the reef at Sandtracks should handle it well. The glassy conditions will make for some of the cleanest waves you’ll see in this forecast. Get on it.
The afternoon of the 29th still has some surf, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’s not as good.
After that, things get a bit shaky. The 30th of July has a tiny 3ft swell from the south, but the Thursday afternoon is glassy again, so if you’re desperate for a longboard session, there’s a tiny chance. The wave energy is weak (605).
From the 31st of July right through to the 8th of August, it’s a pretty grim run. The wind is almost constantly a strong cross-shore from the east or ENE, gusting up to 25 mph, turning the surf into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell heights are all over the place, from 2ft to 7ft, but with that wind, it’s not worth paddling out. The period drops to 8 seconds on a few days, which is short-period windswell, offering no real power. This kind of setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There is a glimmer on the 5th of August with a 5ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not a clean option.
The one true standout is that Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. Glassy conditions, solid 6ft groundswell, and a reef break that can handle it. That’s your window. The rest of the run is a battle against the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 18 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
469 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 452 | 506 | 569 | 595 | 1303 | 1138 | 1659 | 1569 | 853 | 416 | 254 | 232 | 222 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 4:17PM0.75m | 4:07AM0.34m | 4:44PM0.73m | 4:49AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:58AM0.05m | 11:17PM0.15m | 9:35AM0.07m | 11:39PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 |
469 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 452 | 506 | 569 | 595 | 213 | 1138 | 1659 | 1569 | 853 | 416 | 193 | 219 | 176 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 15 | NNE 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 |
138 | 296 | 288 | 61 | 37 | 271 | 334 | 416 | 127 | 284 | 9 | 189 | 179 | 250 | 213 | 257 | 254 | 232 | 222 | 211 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SW 21 | SSE 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 18 |
329 | 100 | 63 | 55 | 72 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 288 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 59 | 95 | 209 | 207 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | E 8 |
277 | 272 | 226 | 296 | 258 | 196 | 191 | 171 | 243 | 172 | 1303 | 168 | 151 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 193 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 146 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 |
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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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