
Surf Forecasts:
Sango Bay surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, W swell with 8,804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with W 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) 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 5.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, gales from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 10 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | W 15 | W 14 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | N 11 | WNW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
117 | 53 | 39 | 7 | 1419 | 2715 | 0 | 0 | 6371 | 2942 | 3447 | 2282 | 1423 | 1543 | 1430 | 1960 | 1413 | 737 | 786 | 55 | 611 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:21AM3.93m | 9:34PM3.92m | 9:51AM3.84m | 10:08PM3.73m | 10:22AM3.68m | 10:42PM3.49m | 10:54AM3.46m | 11:18PM3.21m | 11:30AM3.22m | 00:00AM2.91m | 12:15PM2.97m | 1:00AM2.65m | 1:26PM2.77m | 2:41AM2.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.20m | 3:51AM0.22m | 4:08PM0.30m | 4:23AM0.44m | 4:42PM0.47m | 4:56AM0.70m | 5:17PM0.71m | 5:30AM0.98m | 5:57PM0.97m | 6:10AM1.25m | 6:47PM1.24m | 7:01AM1.49m | 7:56PM1.44m | ||||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNE 8 | W 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | W 15 | W 14 | — | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | N 11 | WNW 19 |
117 | 53 | 70 | 7 | 10 | — | 2211 | 4555 | 6371 | 2942 | — | 582 | 447 | 379 | 359 | 1960 | 1413 | 737 | 786 | 55 | 611 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | WNW 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | — | NNW 15 | NW 10 | — | WNW 15 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 |
78 | 26 | 39 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1697 | — | 43 | 136 | — | 86 | 327 | 248 | 149 | 78 | — | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | SW 9 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — |
14 | 21 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 6 |
2 | 3 | 10 | 2399 | 1419 | 2715 | 52 | 44 | — | — | 3447 | 2282 | 1423 | 1543 | 1430 | — | — | — | — | 1961 | 464 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 500 | 225 | 225 | 70 | 29 | 801 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 97 | 733 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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