Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty checkin' in from the sand. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Sandy Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a mixed bag. The first real chance to get wet hits us on Wednesday morning, July 29th. The ocean's got some energy in it, with a combined swell energy of 892 (moderate), and we're lookin' at a 6ft swell from the ENE. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so there's some decent shape on offer. What really makes it stand out, though, is the wind. A gentle breeze from the north is blowin' cross-offshore, which is exactly what you want. That's gonna keep the face clean and make for some proper rippable walls. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no drama there. This is the standout, no question.

Now, the rest of the week and into the weekend is a bit of a heartbreaker. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings around and gets messy. From Thursday July 30th right through to Monday August 3rd, the wind is a constant problem. We're talkin' strong breezes from the ENE, mostly cross or cross-on, just butchering the surface. The swell sticks around, getting up to 8ft on Saturday August 1st with a combined energy hitting 1375 (strong), but that wind is just gonna make it a washing machine. If you're a kite surfer, that ENE wind and the size might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it's gonna be a tough, blown-out mess. That 8ft is also gettin' into the "experts only" territory, but with the chop, it's not worth it.

We then hit a long dry spell. From Monday August 3rd afternoon through to Tuesday August 11th, the conditions are just poor. The wind stays onshore or cross-shore, and the swell quality drops right off. There's a little bump on Tuesday August 4th morning with a 5ft swell and a period of 11 seconds, giving a combined energy of 679 (moderate), but the wind is just cross enough to ruin it. It's a frustrating stretch of days where the forecast just doesn't give you anything to get excited about.

Finally, we get a flicker of hope. On Wednesday morning, August 12th, we get a south swell comin' in. It's only 4ft, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is 707 (moderate), and the wind is a light breeze from the east, just cross-on. It's not perfect, but it's the cleanest thing we've seen in over a week. That long period means it'll be a bit more lined up, but beach breaks can get a bit straight. Still, beggars can't be choosers. That's your second-best bet, but it's a long way out and a bit uncertain.

To be honest, if you can get out there on Wednesday July 29th morning, that's your gold. The rest of the 16-day window is a slow grind with a lot of wind and not much magic.

Rusty.

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