Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good hard look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. The wind is going to be the main story, and it’s not a good one for most of the run. We’ve got lots of size, but the wind just won’t get out of the way.

Right now, there’s no surf to chase. It’s flat out poor, with a strong cross-onshore breeze. That sets the tone for a long wait. The first real chance at something half-decent doesn’t show up until Saturday the 5th of September.

That Saturday morning, we’ve finally got some energy to talk about. The swell is pumping at 8ft from the ENE with a long 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a beefy 2512 (strong to very strong), so there’s plenty of push. The wind is still a fresh cross-shore though, keeping things lumpy and cross-chop. It’s not clean, but it’s the first time you can actually get out and wrestle a couple. That same lumpy, cross-shore story continues through Sunday the 6th and into Monday the 7th.

Now, Monday the 7th of September is the one bright spot in the first week. The swell holds at 8ft from the ENE with a long 13-second period. The energy is still strong at 2154. But here’s the key: the wind drops right back to a gentle breeze, a light cross-shore. That wind state is the best we’ll see for days. It’s still a cross-shore, but it’s light enough that Sandy Beach will be the most rideable it’s been all week. It won’t be glassy, but it’s the standout by a long shot. After that, we’re straight back into poor, messy conditions with stronger winds through the rest of the week.

Looking further out, there’s a little glimmer in the second week. On Monday the 14th of September, there’s a 7ft swell from the S with an 8-second period, combined energy of 912 (moderate). The wind is light from the NE, so it might be a bit cleaner. Then on Thursday the 17th, we get a sneaky SSW groundswell at 3ft with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is 1017. That long period will wrap in nicely, but it’s a smaller swell.

If you’re a beginner, keep your board on the sand most of this period. The swell is often over 5ft, and with the cross-wind, it’s going to be a battle. The 8ft on the 7th is expert territory for sure, especially with the junky conditions.

So, the call is simple: wait for Monday the 7th of September. It’s your best bet for the whole run. The buzz is that the water temp is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 will do you fine. Don’t get sucked in by the other days – they’re gonna be a slog.

Rusty.

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