Sandy Bay surf break

Sandy Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 10 May 2026 NZST
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Sandy Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandy Bay sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
1
E
10
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
8
2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1096
713
380
210
191
198
302
314
257
200
381
623
422
165
217
260
323
291
269
261
187
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
SE
35
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:51PM1.89m
1:32AM2.00m
1:46PM1.88m
2:27AM2.03m
2:47PM1.91m
3:23AM2.08m
3:52PM1.99m
4:20AM2.16m
4:55PM2.11m
5:17AM2.25m
5:54PM2.25m
6:13AM2.34m
6:49PM2.40m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.68m
7:52AM0.67m
8:04PM0.68m
8:47AM0.61m
9:03PM0.64m
9:43AM0.52m
10:03PM0.58m
10:38AM0.41m
11:01PM0.49m
11:32AM0.28m
11:57PM0.40m
12:24PM0.17m
00:52AM0.31m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:24
1
6
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
16
17
16
14
16
16
15
16
16
17
15
15
17
16
16
16
15
16
16
14
14
12
14
13
12
15
14
14
15
10
12
10
11
11
10
11
11
10
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
1
E
10
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
1.1
ENE
8
0.1
N
9
1.4
E
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.3
ENE
12
0.3
ENE
12
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
1096
713
380
210
191
198
302
314
257
200
2
2
2
165
2
260
2
3
27
27
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
6
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ENE
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
14
8
14
12
3
76
133
9
9
10
4
2
2
2
2
2
40
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
6
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
E
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
9
3
1
12
2
11
10
12
9
8
3
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
0.9
ESE
7
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
Energy kJ
28
6
4
2
381
623
422
73
217
323
291
269
261
187
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
5
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
15
0
0
15
33
3
3
0
110
127
80
57
57
80
80
127
80
80
80
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
3
4
5
6
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
6
4
4
4
3
9
9
9
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

Sandy Bay is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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