Sandy Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.29° N 157.67° W

Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Beach sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.4° 

Sandy Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandy Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,316 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, because we've got a long stretch ahead and it ain't all pretty. Let's break down Sandy Beach.

First up, the pattern for the next couple of weeks is pretty grim. We're looking at persistent cross-shore winds, mostly from the ENE and NE, blowing in the 18 to 22 mph range. That's a fresh breeze and it's going to keep the ocean lumpy and messy for days. Combined wave energy is moderate to strong early on, but the conditions are just not letting it clean up. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The first real hint of something decent doesn't show up until Saturday the 15th of August. That morning, the swell bumps up to 7 ft from the ENE, and the combined energy jumps. But the wind is still a messy cross-shore, making it a marginal call.

The standout window is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning is still a little dicey with a cross-off wind, but the swell is a solid 7 ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds and strong energy. But the real magic happens Sunday afternoon. The wind swings to the NW at 9 mph, turning offshore and clean. Swell jumps to 8 ft from the ENE, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is very strong. That's as good as it gets – excellent surf for experienced surfers, clean faces, and a proper groundswell. Keep in mind, at 8 ft, this is for the experienced crew only; it'll be too much for beginners.

Monday the 17th of August sees the wind shift to the south, bringing a cross-on breeze and choppy conditions as the swell drops back to 7 ft. Not the best follow-up.

After that, it's mostly a write-off. From Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the forecast on the 24th of August, the swell drops off into the 2 ft to 5 ft range, and the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, strong, and messy. The energy drops back to low-to-moderate levels. It’s a long gap of poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: for the next two weeks, your one true standout is Sunday the 16th of August, afternoon session. That’s the only time where the stars align for clean, solid surf. Everything else is a fight with the wind.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Sunday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
20
0.9
S
18
0.9
S
18
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
254
276
286
226
228
238
219
269
276
509
498
890
734
653
537
496
405
498
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
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NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
00:00AM0.20m
1:10PM0.77m
1:01AM0.23m
1:55PM0.79m
1:52AM0.27m
2:36PM0.79m
2:40AM0.31m
3:14PM0.76m
3:27AM0.36m
3:49PM0.71m
4:15AM0.41m
4:22PM0.64m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.11m
5:38AM-0.02m
8:50PM0.08m
6:37AM-0.03m
9:21PM0.06m
7:31AM-0.04m
9:52PM0.05m
8:22AM-0.02m
10:21PM0.04m
9:11AM0.01m
10:50PM0.04m
10:01AM0.07m
11:17PM0.04m
clear
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6:07
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Temp °C
25
25
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26
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25
Feels °C
23
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22
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22
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Information about the Sandy Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandy Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Beach 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 Beach) 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 Beach 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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