Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for Sandy Beach, but in the old-school numbers.

For the first week and a half, it’s a total bust. The wind is a nightmare, blowing from the ENE at 18 to 25 mph, mostly cross-shore, just ripping the surface to shreds. The water sits at a normal 80.8°, but you won’t care when you’re staring at a lumpy, chopped-up ocean.

The first real sign of something happens on Tuesday, September 1st. The swell energy jumps, with a combined energy of 1274, and we see waves of 7.2ft from the ENE with a 9 second period. But the wind is still cross-on from the east, making it choppy. It’s a marginal call at best, and with the crowds often there, it’s not worth the fight.

The most interesting window opens up the week of September 7th. On Monday the 7th, the wind finally eases off. In the morning, we get a gentle breeze from the NE at 9 mph, still cross-shore, but much cleaner. The swell is 8.2ft from the ENE with a 12 second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2630. That’s a lot of water moving. But the real standout is Monday afternoon. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the north at only 6 mph, and the swell pumps up to 9.8ft from the ENE with the same 12 second period. The combined energy hits 2913, and the report says it’s clean.

Now, listen: 9.8ft is a serious wave. This is for experienced surfers only. The wind and tide are lined up, but that swell might be too much for this break. With that long period, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wall. It’s the best looking moment in the whole 16 days, but it’s a beast. The rest of the period after that is either messy or just too big, so that Monday afternoon is your one shot. If you’ve got the skills, you know what to do.

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