Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough patch. The first few days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. Through Monday and Tuesday, the wind is a pain, mainly cross or cross-on, and the wave quality is just poor. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing special there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 22nd in the afternoon. Sandy Beach is showing a 5ft swell from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate. The wind is still cross, but it’s not as messy. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window. It’s a beach and reef setup, so on a bigger day like this, it’s more for the intermediate crew.

We slog through Thursday and Friday with more strong, messy wind and poor surf. Friday afternoon the 24th sees some size (8ft from the ENE), but with a short period of 8 seconds and a strong cross-shore wind, it’s just a lumpy mess. If you’ve got a kite, that’s more interesting than a paddle board.

The real standout, the one worth circling on your calendar, is the weekend of the 26th and 27th. Sunday the 26th morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the E with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is strong. The wind is still cross, but it’s a fresh breeze, not a gale. This is going to be a pack of energy, and for a point break or a reef, this could be proper. The sets will be fat and lined up, and the long gaps between them make paddling out a bit easier. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so crowds are likely, especially with a swell like this. The direction is E, which is close to the optimum ESE, so it should wrap in nicely.

Then on Monday the 27th, we’ve got a similar story: 5ft to 6ft from the E, period 14 seconds, still strong energy. The wind is cross, but it’s manageable. This is the best run of the whole outlook.

After that, it fades off. The 28th is still ok, with 5ft to 5ft from the E, but the energy drops. Then from the 29th onwards, it’s back to marginal or poor conditions, with the wind picking up again. The 31st and into early August, the swell drops right off, with small waves (2ft to 3ft) and onshore winds. It’s a real dead run for the second week.

So, if you’re keen, the 26th and 27th are your best bet. That groundswell from the east with that long period is your ticket.

Rusty.

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