Sandy Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve had a look at the charts for Sandy Mouth, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window to look at, but the first ten days or so are pretty grim. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, the ocean’s got a bit of a fever.

Right from the start, Sunday the 16th through to the end of the following week, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 4 ft, and the period is short, so the waves are weak and gutless. The wind is a mess too, mostly cross or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined energy is low, staying in the double digits (18 to 113) for most of that first week, which tells you there’s no power in the water. Even the 19th and 20th of August, when the swell picks up to 5 ft-7 ft, the wind is howling onshore at 19-22 mph, so it’s just blown-out, lumpy slop. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. After a long, quiet spell, things start to change around the 28th of August. The Friday morning (28th) sees a clean 4 ft swell from the west with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy jumps to 161, which is still moderate, but the conditions are finally workable. The real standout, though, is Saturday the 29th of August. The morning session is looking promising with a clean 6 ft west-northwest swell, a good 8-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is up to 498 – that’s strong, punchy energy. That’s a proper session, but given the size, it’s not for beginners; it’ll be a fun, solid wave for the experienced crew.

And then, just when you think it’s over, Monday the 31st of August morning is shaping up to be the best of the whole run. You’ve got a clean 6 ft west-northwest swell, an 8-second period, and glassy to near-calm conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 427. That’s a good, clean, powerful wave. The only thing to watch is that the optimum swell direction for Sandy Mouth is from the west, and this swell is more west-northwest, so it might not be absolutely perfect, but it’s still the pick of the lot. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a write-off. Then we have a promising, but not sure thing, run from the 28th. The absolute best bet is the morning of Monday the 31st of August. Mark it in your calendar.

Stay patient.
Rusty.

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