
Surf Forecasts:
Sango Bay surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sango Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sango Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NNW 13 | N 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | W 10 | W 13 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1005 | 735 | 1121 | 814 | 705 | 646 | 461 | 656 | 1465 | 2465 | 4766 | 4107 | 2468 | 2084 | 1400 | 1356 | 2244 | 5175 | 1530 | 997 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:30AM3.22m | 00:00AM2.91m | 12:15PM2.97m | 1:00AM2.65m | 1:26PM2.77m | 2:41AM2.50m | 3:08PM2.71m | 4:20AM2.56m | 4:29PM2.84m | 5:23AM2.77m | 5:24PM3.06m | 6:08AM3.04m | 6:06PM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.97m | 6:10AM1.25m | 6:47PM1.24m | 7:01AM1.49m | 7:56PM1.44m | 8:18AM1.66m | 9:35PM1.46m | 9:58AM1.64m | 10:58PM1.26m | 11:14AM1.45m | 11:51PM0.97m | 12:04PM1.19m | 00:31AM0.66m | ||||||||
7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | N 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | N 12 | W 10 | W 13 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 14 | E 8 | NNW 7 | W 12 | ESE 4 |
1005 | 690 | 1121 | 814 | 705 | 561 | 461 | 656 | 1465 | 2465 | 4766 | 4107 | 2468 | 2084 | 1400 | 1356 | 2244 | 23 | 132 | 997 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | W 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 |
239 | 735 | 819 | 784 | 660 | 646 | 306 | 322 | 157 | 61 | 29 | 9 | — | — | — | 42 | 78 | — | 12 | 41 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WNW 16 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 276 | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 23 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | — | WNW 13 | W 12 | — | WSW 11 |
932 | 535 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 110 | 241 | 284 | 78 | — | 5175 | 1530 | — | 813 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 781 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 120 | 18 | 18 | 63 | 136 | 0 | 29 |
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Information about the Sango Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sango Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sango Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sango Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sango Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sango Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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