Surf spot

Sandy Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Sandy Bay in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, N Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, N Coast
Coordinates: -35.5568, 174.4766

Metric
Metric	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00
Wave height (m)	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	1.1	1.2	1.4	1.3	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7
Wave direction	S	ENE	ENE	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	E	E	NE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N	NE
Wave period (s)	4.5	9.1	8.5	8	4.7	4.7	4.6	3.5	3.8	3	8	8.8	12.7	3.8	3.9	3.5	3.2	4.5	12.2	12	12.3	12	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.2	10.1	10	9.8	10.1	9.9	9.9	9.4	9.3	8.1	8.3	7.4	7.4	8.3	7.7	7.8	5	5.3	5	5.2	5	5.1	5.3	5.8	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	13	29	19	13	3	7	9	6	6	1	6	7	13	2	2	4	2	3	17	19	20	19	22	21	23	24	24	21	21	20	19	19	18	18	17	16	16	13	14	14	10	12	11	11	14	12	11	59	76	97	86	54	46	39	38	37
Wind speed (km/h)	17.4	14.3	16.3	18.6	19.4	19.7	16.5	8.7	6.8	13.8	11.5	13.5	16.4	17.3	12.5	7	7.1	7.6	6.6	8.6	10	11	11.4	7.9	6.8	6.2	5.7	10.1	10.2	9.7	8.7	6.9	6.6	7.2	6.8	6.7	4.8	10.7	3.1	2.5	5.5	5.1	7.5	9.7	10.4	17	11.3	15.5	10.2	4.8	15.7	13.5	19.2	13.8	10.2	12.7
Wind direction	WSWCross	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross	WCross	SWCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross	WCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	NNEGlassy	ENECross	SEGlassy	WGlassy	WNWCross-on	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NOnshore	NCross-on	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	SSWGlassy	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SEOffshore	SOffshore

Sandy Bay, New Zealand (North Island, North Coast) is a picturesque beach break on the northeast coast, known more for its scenic setting and relaxed vibe than for heavy, world-class surf. It typically picks up N to NE swell best, with winds from the SW/W offshore or light variable conditions offering the cleanest waves.

Wave type

Mainly beach break
Can offer fun, crumbly peaks and occasional rippable sections
Surf quality is often moderate and tide-dependent

Best conditions

Swell: N / NE
Wind: SW / W offshore
Tide: Often best around mid tide
Season: Can work year-round, but conditions are usually most reliable when North Coast swell systems are active

Suitability

Good for beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days
Can become more challenging and powerful when larger swells arrive
Sometimes better as a longboard or funboard wave than a shortboard performance spot

Hazards / notes

Be aware of rips, changing sandbanks, and stronger surf on bigger swell events
Check local conditions before paddling out, as beach breaks can shift quickly