Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m lookin’ at the 16-day window for Sandy Beach, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The whole period is plagued by persistent cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the ENE and NE, crankin’ at 12 mph to 25 mph. That’s gonna keep the surface lumpy and choppy, no matter what swell shows up. The water temp is sittin’ around 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first recommendation doesn’t show up until Monday, August 17th, so there’s a solid 10-day gap of poor conditions before we even get a sniff of anything rideable. Even then, it’s barely worth a mention.

Monday, August 17th – The morning’s still a write-off with poor surf, but by the afternoon, we’re lookin’ at a *marginal* setup. Swell’s comin’ from the ENE at 7 ft, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1088. That’s a decent amount of water moving, but the wind’s still a cross-shore fresh breeze, so it’s gonna be lumpy. The swell’s over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, and the direction (ENE) is cross to the beach’s optimum ESE. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that much wind and chop, it’s honestly lookin’ more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. Crowds are often here, so expect company if you’re desperate.

Tuesday, August 18th – Similar story. Swell holds around 6 ft to 6 ft from the ENE, period 9 to 10 seconds, still cross-shore winds. Combined energy drops to 669–799, still moderate to strong. Another day of marginal quality at best. The wind is a bit lighter (16 mph), but still cross, so don’t expect any glassy moments.

After that, it tails off into poor conditions again through the rest of the week. There’s a tiny flicker on Friday, August 21st when a long-period S/SSW swell at 14–18 seconds shows up, but only 1 ft to 3 ft, so it’s tiny and weak. The wind is lighter that morning (gentle breeze), but still cross-shore, so it’s not gonna deliver.

The real standout? There isn’t one. If I had to pick the *least worst* window, it’s the afternoon of Monday, August 17th, and maybe Tuesday, August 18th. But even then, it’s lumpy, blown out, and marginal. This is a tough run for Sandy Beach—forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the board at home and go do something else.

Rusty.

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