Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 82 | 157 | 154 | 102 | 138 | 119 | 65 | 132 | 117 | 138 | 133 | 115 | 110 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:19PM2.09m | 6:28AM2.01m | 7:01PM2.17m | 7:12AM2.10m | 7:41PM2.25m | 7:54AM2.17m | 8:20PM2.31m | 8:35AM2.22m | 8:59PM2.34m | 9:16AM2.26m | 9:38PM2.34m | 9:58AM2.27m | 10:19PM2.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.63m | 00:09AM0.68m | 12:25PM0.54m | 00:53AM0.57m | 1:08PM0.44m | 1:36AM0.46m | 1:49PM0.36m | 2:18AM0.37m | 2:30PM0.32m | 2:59AM0.30m | 3:12PM0.31m | 3:41AM0.26m | 3:54PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 22 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 4 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 157 | 154 | 102 | 138 | 119 | 65 | 132 | 117 | 138 | 133 | 115 | 110 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 12 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 39 | 57 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 15 | E 6 | NE 11 | SSE 4 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | N 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 33 | 82 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 436 | 194 | 80 | 144 | 80 | 194 | 168 | 80 | 80 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Sandy Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Bay 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 (Sandy Bay) 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 Sandy Bay 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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