Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty talkin’. Let’s get real about Sandy Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is a write-off. From Saturday the 22nd all the way through to Sunday the 30th, it’s a total mess. Strong cross-shore wind from the ENE, blowing 25 to 28 mph, is just tearing the surface apart. Wave heights are bouncing around between 5 ft and 7 ft, but with that wind and short, weak period of 6 to 7 seconds, the energy is all chop and no shape. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. You’d be better off with a kiteboard if you’re itching for a thrill, because this is not paddle-surfable.

There’s a big gap with no real recommendations until we hit the end of the month. The first glimmer of something decent pops up on Monday the 31st. We’ve got a 6 ft to 7 ft swell from the ENE, and the period finally stretches to 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1010, which is moderate. The wind is still a fresh cross-shore, so it’s lumpy, but the tide might line up. It’s marginal, but it’s the first sign of life.

Then, the standout. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind drops out completely. We’re talkin’ glassy conditions, with a light breeze from the north switching to dead calm by afternoon. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the south, with a long 16-17 second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’ll wrap into this beach and reef setup with some real push. The combined energy is a solid 683 to 736, which is moderate. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s a bit small, but with that glassy surface and long lines, Sandy Beach will be clean and fun. Just keep in mind, with the long period, it might break a little straight at the beach, but it’ll be worth it.

The day before, on Tuesday the 1st, is also worth a look. A 3 ft south swell with a 19-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the north. It’ll be clean, but that swell is tiny.

After that, it gets messy again. Thursday the 3rd through Sunday the 6th sees the wind pick back up, and the swell turns short and choppy again. It’s a short window of goodness, so if you can, get out there on that Wednesday.

Rusty out.

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