Sandy Lane Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for anyone wanting to get a wave at Sandy Lane. There’s a whole lot of nothing on the horizon for a good stretch, and when something does finally show, it’s barely a ripple.

The first part of this outlook is a total write-off. From Tuesday the 4th right through to the 12th, there’s simply no swell to speak of. The ocean is flat, with zero energy. The wind is blowing offshore, mostly from the east at 12 to 19 mph, which would be perfect if there was anything to push, but there isn’t. It’s clean, but empty. You’ll be sitting on your board staring at a mirror, not a wave in sight. That’s a solid ten-day gap with no recommendations, so don’t even bother waxing up.

Now, things get *slightly* interesting on Thursday the 13th. We’ve got a tiny pulse of north swell showing up, but it’s weak. The morning sees a 0.3 ft wave with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is a paltry 1. That’s not surf, that’s a bump. The afternoon adds a bit more period, jumping to 13 seconds, and the energy ticks up to 4, but the height is still stuck at 0.3 ft. It’s a long-period groundswell, but there’s just no size behind it. Friday the 14th is much the same, 0.3 ft with a 12-second period, and energy of 3. It’s technically waves, but you’d need a microscope to see them.

Given the tiny size, this is only going to be interesting for the most dedicated of souls. The offshore east winds will keep the surface clean, but with nothing to push, it’s a frustrating wait.

The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. But honestly, you won’t need a suit at all unless you’re planning a swim.

Sandy Lane is a reef break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch is proving that. The wind is offshore, which is great, but the lack of swell is the whole story. For a beginner, this is a non-event, and even for the experts, it’s a tough paddle for nothing. The whole setup looks better for a kite surfer with all that wind and no waves than for a surfer.

It’s a barren run, plain and simple. We’ve got a long way to go until the 19th, and the forecast isn’t showing any signs of life. Keep the board in the bag, and maybe check back later. Forecasts can change, and it can’t stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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