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Sandy Beach surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
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Sandy Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandy Beach sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
389 | 265 | 183 | 176 | 111 | 76 | 132 | 178 | 171 | 162 | 153 | 108 | 118 | 73 | 118 | 126 | 173 | 227 | 176 | 175 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:15PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.12m | 9:24PM0.55m | 10:52AM0.18m | 10:26PM0.52m | 11:49AM0.27m | 11:18PM0.48m | 12:33PM0.35m | 00:02AM0.44m | 1:12PM0.43m | 00:40AM0.38m | 1:46PM0.50m | 1:14AM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:40AM0.01m | 1:41PM0.06m | 5:25AM-0.01m | 3:28PM0.09m | 6:00AM-0.02m | 5:01PM0.10m | 6:28AM-0.04m | 6:16PM0.10m | 6:52AM-0.05m | 7:19PM0.09m | 7:14AM-0.06m | 8:14PM0.09m | 7:35AM-0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | 6:54 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | W 13 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | NE 8 | SW 15 | NE 8 | SW 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 |
389 | 265 | 183 | 176 | 111 | 76 | 84 | 47 | 113 | 151 | 176 | 108 | 167 | 73 | 73 | 126 | 83 | 73 | 37 | 121 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | NW 14 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | SW 14 | NNW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
173 | 121 | 80 | 77 | 46 | 87 | 40 | 68 | 47 | 162 | 57 | 169 | 54 | 153 | 118 | 116 | 18 | 35 | 54 | 36 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | NNW 12 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NE 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NE 10 |
36 | 80 | 58 | 37 | 71 | 25 | 35 | 42 | 43 | 67 | 22 | 57 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | 39 | 38 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 132 | 178 | 171 | — | 153 | — | 118 | 21 | 16 | — | 173 | 227 | 176 | 175 | 225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 47 | 16 | 47 | 19 | 16 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 55 | 55 |
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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.
Sandy's Beach is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Kailua. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kailua. Kailua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












