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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
20.9° 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 19th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 19th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
4
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.7
ENE
2.3
E
1.9
ESE
1.6
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.5
N
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.4
NNE
0.8
NE
1.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
Period(s) (?)89111111101010999125561376678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)212474123587859529015112310610277773971935355113261516954
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
20
ESE
15
WSW
10
SW
15
NNE
10
SW
5
S
15
ENE
5
WSW
10
S
15
E
10
SSW
5
E
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		offoffcross-
on		cross-
off		glassonglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		onononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:45PM
2.27
9:08AM
2.40
9:31PM
2.35
9:53AM
2.43
10:17PM
2.40
10:38AM
2.43
11:04PM
2.42
11:25AM
2.39
11:52PM
2.40
12:14PM
2.32
12:44AM
2.34
1:06PM
2.24
1:40AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:26PM
0.31
2:42AM
0.27
3:11PM
0.20
3:27AM
0.22
3:55PM
0.12
4:14AM
0.22
4:41PM
0.10
5:02AM
0.25
5:27PM
0.13
5:54AM
0.32
6:16PM
0.20
6:49AM
0.40
7:10PM
0.29
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--
Sunset-7:36--7:34--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:27-
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--------1---12---131016
Temp. °C202017202019182019192019191918191919191818
Feels °C (?)182016191819182020182120201815151515141212
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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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