Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch is a real bummer for Sandy Beach. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but honestly, the surf just isn’t cooperating. The wind is a persistent problem, and most of the time, the conditions are just plain ugly.

We kick off on Sunday, August 2nd, with a 7 ft swell out of the ENE, but don’t get excited. The wind is howling at 25 mph from the same direction, creating a messy cross-chop. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say. The combined swell energy is moderate (865), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. The whole first week is a write-off, with Monday and Tuesday showing similar issues—cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Even when the swell drops to 4 ft, the wind is still ruining it.

The only flicker of hope comes on Tuesday, August 4th, in the morning. We get a 5 ft swell with a period of 11 seconds, which is a decent groundswell, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph. It’s still cross-shore, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The energy is moderate (561), and it’s the highest score of the whole forecast. This is your best shot, but it’s still a marginal call. The waves are likely to be a bit straight with that longer period, so it’s for the better surfers who can work a beach break.

After that, it’s back to the grind. From Wednesday, August 5th, through to the end of the first week, we have a mix of weak swells (down to 1 ft on the 7th) and strong, gusty winds. The break is consistent, but it’s consistently poor.

Heading into the second week, the pattern doesn’t change. We get a brief spike on August 12th with a 3 ft swell from the south, but the period is very long (18 seconds). The energy is strong (918), but the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. That’s a no-go for a beach break—it’ll be too straight and messy. The same goes for the 13th, with a 4 ft swell and 16-second period, energy at 1073, but again, strong cross-onshore wind.

The final few days, from August 14th to the 17th, see a bigger swell of 8 ft to 7 ft from the ENE, but the wind is still a brutal 25 mph cross-shore. At this size, it’s getting into expert territory, and with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

So, the bottom line: there’s no standout here. The best you’ll get is that Tuesday morning window, but it’s a gamble. For the rest, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast. This is a blank run, and for Sandy Beach, that’s not unusual when the trade winds lock in.

Rusty.

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