
Surf Forecasts:
Sango Bay surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, W swell with 14,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1964 | 1005 | 634 | 689 | 10238 | 11710 | 9053 | 5470 | 2543 | 1985 | 1548 | 679 | 339 | 87 | 73 | 1469 | 875 | 434 | 188 | 102 | |
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 | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:53PM3.38m | 7:23AM3.32m | 7:25PM3.64m | 7:54AM3.56m | 7:56PM3.87m | 8:23AM3.76m | 8:27PM4.04m | 8:53AM3.90m | 8:59PM4.14m | 9:24AM3.97m | 9:33PM4.14m | 9:56AM3.95m | 10:10PM4.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14AM0.66m | 1:22PM0.80m | 1:46AM0.36m | 1:56PM0.56m | 2:18AM0.12m | 2:29PM0.35m | 2:50AM-0.05m | 3:03PM0.21m | 3:24AM-0.11m | 3:38PM0.14m | 3:59AM-0.05m | 4:15PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
7:16 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 17 | N 10 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 11 |
1964 | 1005 | 634 | 689 | 10238 | 8 | 9053 | 5470 | 2543 | 1985 | 1548 | 679 | 339 | 87 | 73 | 70 | 875 | 434 | 188 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 12 | E 4 | NNW 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 15 | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 9 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 77 | — | 130 | 68 | — | — | — | 77 | 90 | 85 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | S 4 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SE 4 | SW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 |
— | — | 5 | 6 | — | 11710 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 31 | 295 | 1374 | 1538 | 1469 | — | 23 | 133 | 613 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 620 | 0 | 18 | 508 | 385 | 392 | 392 | 55 | 70 | 43 | 29 | 393 | 70 | 70 | 43 | 314 | 0 | 436 | 672 | 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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