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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast
/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /
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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
470 | 359 | 160 | 355 | 144 | 198 | 245 | 294 | 278 | 470 | 412 | 398 | 215 | 261 | 205 | 226 | 295 | 276 | 226 | 191 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:20AM2.16m | 4:55PM2.11m | 5:17AM2.25m | 5:54PM2.25m | 6:13AM2.34m | 6:49PM2.40m | 7:08AM2.41m | 7:44PM2.52m | 8:03AM2.46m | 8:38PM2.59m | 8:58AM2.47m | 9:32PM2.61m | 9:52AM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.58m | 10:38AM0.41m | 11:01PM0.49m | 11:32AM0.28m | 11:57PM0.40m | 12:24PM0.17m | 00:52AM0.31m | 1:16PM0.09m | 1:46AM0.26m | 2:08PM0.05m | 2:40AM0.25m | 2:59PM0.05m | 3:35AM0.26m | 3:52PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | N 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | E 8 | ENE 10 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 314 | 160 | 284 | 144 | 198 | 2 | 42 | 62 | 24 | 287 | 398 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 191 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | N 13 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 470 | 359 | 57 | 355 | 64 | — | 245 | 294 | 278 | 470 | 412 | 228 | 215 | 261 | 205 | 226 | 295 | 276 | 226 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 80 | 127 | 57 | 80 | 57 | 57 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 62 | 110 | 131 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 57 | 57 |
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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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