Sandy Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, N swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with N swell.
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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
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