
Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Mouth surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Mouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Sandy Mouth. I’ve had a look at the charts, and to be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. The setup is just not cooperating for us.
Right now, we’re staring down the barrel of a long, quiet stretch. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s a real small one. The pattern is mostly weak, short-period wind swell from the west, but the wind is on it, ruining any chance of a clean wave. You’ll see a lot of "poor surf conditions" in the log, and that’s the truth of it.
For the first few days, from Friday the 31st of July right through Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell is tiny – 1 ft to 3 ft – and the wind is cross-onshore or onshore. It’s choppy and messy. Not worth the wax.
Monday morning the 3rd of August is the only brief window that looks even remotely interesting. We get a glassy session with the wind dropping to nothing, and a weak 2 ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (77), so it’s not got any punch, but it’ll be the cleanest the place will look for a while. The water temp is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
After that brief glimmer, it’s back to the same story. The wind swings onshore again, and the swell stays small and weak. The next big pulse of energy shows up around Sunday the 9th of August, with a bigger swell pushing 6 ft from the west and a combined energy of 601 (moderate). That sounds promising, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total mess. It’s too big for beginners and the quality is so poor that it’s really only worth looking at for the experienced guys who don’t mind a rough paddle. The shorter period (9 seconds) also means it won’t have much shape.
The whole rest of the period into mid-August is a write-off. The swell stays tiny, the wind is mostly from the wrong direction, and the conditions are just poor. The break is consistent, so it’s not that it doesn’t break, it’s just that the conditions are never right. Tuesday the 11th sees a brief spike in period to 11 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a strong cross-onshore wind, so any groundswell potential is wasted.
To be honest, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Monday morning glass-off on the 3rd is your best bet. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time the ocean looks clean. The bigger swell on the 9th is a no-go unless you’re kiting. This is a tough forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 10 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 63 | 76 | 62 | 35 | 54 | 91 | 57 | 154 | 196 | 127 | 84 | 37 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:01PM7.39m | 8:18AM7.15m | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | 9:27AM7.09m | 9:45PM7.25m | 10:05AM6.90m | 10:24PM6.98m | 10:48AM6.62m | 11:11PM6.61m | 11:38AM6.28m | 00:08AM6.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.71m | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | 3:27PM0.83m | 3:50AM0.88m | 4:05PM1.04m | 4:30AM1.14m | 4:48PM1.34m | 5:18AM1.49m | 5:43PM1.69m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
3 | 6 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 63 | 76 | 62 | 35 | 7 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 84 | 37 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 4 | — | W 11 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 9 | 30 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | NNW 4 |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | — | NW 4 | — |
31 | 10 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 91 | 57 | 154 | 196 | 127 | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 279 | 103 | 103 | 102 | 117 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 40 | 47 | 47 | 33 | 47 | 220 | 81 | 60 | 87 | 553 |
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Information about the Sandy Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Mouth 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 Mouth) 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 Mouth 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.
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