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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast
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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 70 | 77 | 483 | 204 | 62 | 37 | 26 | 72 | 92 | 82 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 62 | 59 | 124 | 170 | 193 | 345 | 636 | 1304 | 1082 | 887 | 1672 | 748 | 832 | 614 | 1382 | 1337 | 2749 | 1323 | 4043 | 1855 | 2235 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:33PM 2.36 | 11:51AM 2.21 | 12:19AM 2.33 | 12:42PM 2.19 | 1:09AM 2.29 | 1:38PM 2.18 | 2:03AM 2.25 | 2:41PM 2.18 | 3:03AM 2.22 | 3:47PM 2.21 | 4:08AM 2.21 | 4:54PM 2.26 | 5:14AM 2.22 | 5:57PM 2.33 | 6:18AM 2.26 | 6:56PM 2.40 | 7:16AM 2.31 | 7:50PM 2.45 | 8:09AM 2.34 | 8:39PM 2.48 | 8:58AM 2.35 | 9:25PM 2.48 | 9:44AM 2.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:05PM 0.36 | 5:41AM 0.34 | 5:53PM 0.40 | 6:29AM 0.33 | 6:45PM 0.45 | 7:20AM 0.34 | 7:43PM 0.51 | 8:16AM 0.36 | 8:46PM 0.56 | 9:17AM 0.38 | 9:54PM 0.59 | 10:20AM 0.40 | 11:00PM 0.58 | 11:23AM 0.40 | 12:02AM 0.55 | 12:22PM 0.37 | 12:59AM 0.51 | 1:17PM 0.35 | 1:51AM 0.47 | 2:06PM 0.33 | 2:40AM 0.45 | 2:50PM 0.34 | 3:25AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 |
| Sunset | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 16 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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