Short Sands surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Short Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Short Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Sands in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 16 days.
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