
Surf Forecasts:
Sango Bay surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 | 241 | 159 | 1021 | 382 | 397 | 215 | 214 | 124 | 53 | 44 | 55 | 226 | 393 | 350 | 272 | 171 | 109 | 147 | 122 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:25PM3.55m | 8:48AM3.37m | 8:59PM3.72m | 9:22AM3.45m | 9:30PM3.84m | 9:54AM3.50m | 10:00PM3.90m | 10:25AM3.51m | 10:30PM3.90m | 10:57AM3.49m | 11:01PM3.85m | 11:30AM3.44m | 11:36PM3.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.78m | 2:43AM0.58m | 2:50PM0.63m | 3:18AM0.41m | 3:23PM0.53m | 3:51AM0.29m | 3:56PM0.48m | 4:24AM0.23m | 4:29PM0.48m | 4:58AM0.24m | 5:03PM0.54m | 5:32AM0.30m | 5:39PM0.65m | ||||||||
4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
225 | 241 | 159 | 78 | 56 | 397 | 215 | 63 | 91 | 53 | 40 | 55 | 27 | 49 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 109 | 147 | 122 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | NW 11 | W 8 | N 10 | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 11 | NNE 9 | N 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 |
202 | 133 | — | — | 45 | 93 | 8 | — | 45 | 42 | 44 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 37 | 65 | 84 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | W 7 | W 11 | NW 7 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNE 8 | NW 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | NNE 8 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SW 4 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
1 | 10 | 720 | 1021 | 382 | — | 39 | 214 | 124 | 8 | 24 | 43 | 226 | 393 | 350 | 272 | 171 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 19 | 43 | 187 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 436 | 436 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 79 |
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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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