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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand
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The wind is still offshore at Sandy Bay (light winds from the W at Tutukaka Harbour Automatic Weather Station 11 km from Sandy Bay).
Actual: 29 min ago
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 Friday (May 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 28th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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Wave (?)Graph  |
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Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
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| Chill °C (?) |
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Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 754 | 1907 | 2254 | 2132 | 1610 | 834 | 449 | 275 | 201 | 154 | 197 | 166 | 120 | 90 | 62 | 177 | 115 |
| off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
12:02AM 2.46 | 12:20PM 2.25 | 1:00AM 2.38 | 1:18PM 2.17 | 1:58AM 2.31 | 2:18PM 2.12 | 2:55AM 2.27 | 3:21PM 2.09 | 3:50AM 2.24 | 4:21PM 2.11 | 4:42AM 2.22 | 5:16PM 2.15 | 5:32AM 2.22 | 6:06PM 2.20 | 6:19AM 2.21 | 6:52PM 2.24 | 7:05AM 2.20 | 7:35PM 2.26 | 7:47AM 2.18 | 8:16PM 2.26 | 8:26AM 2.15 | 8:54PM 2.24 | 9:04AM 2.12 | |||||||||||||
5:25PM 0.24 | 6:06AM 0.37 | 6:21PM 0.34 | 7:02AM 0.41 | 7:20PM 0.43 | 7:58AM 0.44 | 8:19PM 0.49 | 8:55AM 0.45 | 9:18PM 0.53 | 9:49AM 0.43 | 10:16PM 0.55 | 10:42AM 0.41 | 11:10PM 0.54 | 11:31AM 0.38 | 11:59PM 0.53 | 12:17PM 0.36 | 12:44AM 0.52 | 1:00PM 0.36 | 1:26AM 0.53 | 1:40PM 0.38 | 2:07AM 0.55 | 2:19PM 0.40 | 2:47AM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Tutukaka Harbour, New Zealand which is 10 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Sandy Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | heavy rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | cloudy | cloudy | heavy rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | clear |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | - | - | - |
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| - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 |
| 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
