Surf Forecasts:
Sango Bay surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with NNE 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 (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
498 | 284 | 310 | 494 | 708 | 646 | 517 | 412 | 383 | 254 | 180 | 108 | 112 | 88 | 398 | 1412 | 1035 | 623 | 284 | 63 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:00PM3.10m | 1:21AM3.04m | 1:52PM2.86m | 2:27AM2.76m | 3:08PM2.70m | 3:57AM2.62m | 4:39PM2.69m | 5:26AM2.67m | 5:55PM2.86m | 6:30AM2.85m | 6:48PM3.11m | 7:16AM3.06m | 7:28PM3.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48AM0.87m | 7:05PM1.08m | 7:32AM1.20m | 7:59PM1.35m | 8:32AM1.47m | 9:21PM1.53m | 10:08AM1.59m | 11:10PM1.50m | 11:42AM1.48m | 00:22AM1.28m | 12:38PM1.26m | 1:09AM1.01m | 1:19PM1.01m | 1:46AM0.72m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 |
498 | 284 | 158 | 69 | 42 | 24 | 12 | 412 | 383 | 254 | 180 | 108 | 59 | 36 | 398 | 1412 | 1035 | 623 | 284 | 196 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | W 17 | — | W 16 | — | W 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
— | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 49 | 23 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 97 | 63 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | W 10 | W 17 | W 15 | NW 11 | W 16 | — | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 |
114 | 168 | 310 | 494 | 708 | 646 | 517 | — | — | 31 | 20 | 92 | 112 | 88 | 27 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 314 | 334 | 614 | 733 | 259 | 302 | 274 | 24 | 246 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
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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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