Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, folks, this is a tough one. I gotta be straight with you – Sandy Beach is looking like a bit of a write-off for the next couple of weeks. The waves are there, but the wind is just gonna ruin it.

The pattern is pretty clear: we’ve got solid, consistent swell for the first week, with heights mostly between 5 ft and 8 ft, all coming from the ENE. But look at the wind – it’s locked in from the same direction at 18 to 28 mph, blowing straight across the face. That’s a classic cross-shore mess, creating lumpy, chop-ridden conditions. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong (values between 213 and 721), which tells you there’s power in the water, but it’s all wasted energy. It’s just not surfable for a paddle board.

For the first week, from Thursday the 9th all the way through to Saturday the 18th, every single session is marked as poor. The morning of Monday the 20th and the afternoon of the 21st of July, things get a little interesting with a much bigger, longer-period groundswell from the E. The combined energy jumps to 1516 and 1728, which is very strong. The swell heights are only 4 ft to 4 ft, but the period is 18 to 19 seconds. That’s very long-period energy. For a beach-and-reef setup like Sandy Beach, that long period can make the waves break too straight and fast, not offering the best shape. Plus, the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, so it’ll still be lumpy. It’s a marginal call at best. The water temp is a normal 79° for the time of year, so at least you won’t need a hood.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a session, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The strong, consistent cross-shore wind and the push of swell are perfect for a kite. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The long-range forecast towards the 24th of July shows the swell dropping, but the wind stays onshore. It’s a rare blank run for this area.

Rusty

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