Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Point surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Point this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 400 | 400 | 217 | 211 | 84 | 96 | 79 | 84 | 217 | 363 | 469 | 630 | 362 | 2269 | 1241 | 1322 | 856 | 763 | 352 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:42AM0.57m | 3:48PM0.59m | 4:28AM0.56m | 4:25PM0.58m | 5:11AM0.55m | 5:02PM0.56m | 5:52AM0.54m | 5:37PM0.54m | 6:34AM0.52m | 6:13PM0.52m | 7:18AM0.50m | 6:51PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.06m | 9:43AM0.12m | 10:10PM0.05m | 10:25AM0.14m | 10:49PM0.05m | 11:05AM0.16m | 11:28PM0.06m | 11:43AM0.18m | 00:06AM0.07m | 12:22PM0.21m | 00:46AM0.09m | 1:03PM0.23m | 1:29AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 400 | 400 | 217 | 211 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 84 | 46 | 68 | 469 | 288 | 362 | 1094 | 468 | 474 | 856 | 763 | 352 | 636 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SW 17 | E 6 | WSW 16 | SW 18 | E 6 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 84 | 96 | 79 | 14 | 9 | 47 | 1 | 162 | 159 | 1 | — | — | — | 111 | 111 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 13 | E 12 | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SW 20 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 51 | — | 41 | 3 | — | 16 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 97 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | WNW 6 | W 8 | WSW 10 | — | W 11 | W 5 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 69 | 40 | — | 72 | 58 | 27 | 217 | 363 | — | 630 | 36 | 2269 | 1241 | 1322 | — | 108 | 51 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 162 | 45 | 68 | 101 | 84 | 162 | 163 | 175 | 163 | 101 | 11 | 45 |
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Information about the Sandy Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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