Sandy Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one to write. We’ve got a 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a flat, windy mess for most of it. The only real spot on the radar is Sandy Beach, but it’s a long wait for anything even remotely rideable.

Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, Sandy Beach is locked into a strong, persistent ENE wind that’s just tearing the place up. The swell is coming from the same direction, so it’s cross and cross-onshore all day, every day. We’re looking at chest to head-high waves, around 7 ft, with a short, weak period of only 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is sitting in the moderate range, but with that wind, it’s all just lumpy, choppy, and messy. There’s no quality to be had. Water temps are sitting at a warm 79°, which is about average for the time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it with that wind in your face.

This pattern holds steady right through to the 20th of July. It’s a full 12 days of "poor surf conditions" with zero recommendations. A real bummer.

Then, things finally get interesting, but it’s a long way off. On Monday the 21st of July, we see a shift. The wind backs off a bit to a moderate 15 mph from the NE, and more importantly, the swell direction swings around to the S and then the E. The period jumps up to a very long 15 and 16 seconds. This is a proper groundswell. The swell height is smaller, around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the energy is strong. The combined energy reading hits 1424 and 1438 (strong wave energy).

Now, here’s the thing. That long period groundswell is fantastic for points and reefs, but at a beach break like Sandy Beach, it can be a bit tricky. The waves might break a little too straight, and the long gaps between sets make paddling out a bit of a gamble. Plus, the wind is still cross, so there will be a bit of a chop. The forecast calls it "marginal," and I’d agree. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only pulse of real energy in the whole 16-day run. If you’re desperate and have a high-performance board, it might be worth a look on the 21st, but don't expect perfection.

The swell fades again after that, dropping back to small, weak, and windy for the rest of the week.

So, the honest truth? There is no standout session in this forecast. The only flicker of life is that late-arriving groundswell around the 21st of July, but it’s a long way off and comes with its own caveats. For now, save your wax and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

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