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Sandy Bay surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.4 m 8 s NE · Swell 2: 0.1 m 12 s ESE · Wind waves: 0.6 m 4 s NNW
Best window this week: Friday 13:00 NZDT — 0.2 0.8 m (2.6 ft) at 7 s, offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (243° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.9–1.1 m (3.0–3.4 ft) | 4 s | N | 20 kt cross-shore | 06:09–20:14 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.3–0.7 m (1.1–2.3 ft) | 6 s | NE | 9 kt glassy | 06:07–20:16 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4–0.7 m (1.4–2.2 ft) | 5 s | E | 5 kt cross-offshore | 06:06–20:17 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4–0.6 m (1.4–1.9 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 5 kt glassy | 06:05–20:18 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6–0.8 m (2.1–2.8 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 6 kt offshore | 06:03–20:20 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6–0.8 m (1.8–2.5 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 8 kt onshore | 06:02–20:21 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5–0.6 m (1.6–1.8 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 6 kt glassy | 06:01–20:23 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 8 s ENE | 10 kt W cross-onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 8 s NE | 6 kt SW onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 7 s NE | 1 kt NW glassy |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.3 m (1.1 ft) | 8 s ENE | 5 kt SE cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 8 s ENE | 10 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 3 s ESE | 14 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.1 ft) | 4 s ESE | 14 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 4 s E | 13 kt SE cross-offshore |
| Wed 01:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 5 s E | 10 kt SE cross-offshore |
| Wed 04:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 5 s E | 8 kt SE cross-offshore |
| Wed 07:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 5 s E | 5 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Wed 10:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6 m (1.8 ft) | 5 s E | 4 kt E glassy |
| Wed 13:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 5 s E | 4 kt ENE glassy |
| Wed 16:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 5 s E | 6 kt ENE offshore |
| Wed 19:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.5 ft) | 5 s E | 4 kt ESE glassy |
| Wed 22:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.4 ft) | 5 s E | 3 kt SE glassy |
Sandy Bay tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 23:10 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 05:20 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 11:40 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:10 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 06:20 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 12:40 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:10 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 07:20 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 13:30 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 20:40 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:50 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 09:00 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 15:10 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 21:20 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 03:40 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 09:50 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 15:50 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 22:00 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.8 Sumner 28 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 2.9 New Brighton 35 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 2.8 Chch 37 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 0.0 Taranaki Reserve 58 km · 0.8 m (2.5 ft) now
- 1.5 Kaikōura 164 km · 0.6 m (2.0 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-43.50, 173.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.