Surf spot

Sandy Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Sandy Beach in USA, Alaska. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Alaska
Coordinates: 57.0750, -135.3729

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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	W	W	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	5.1	5	7.3	5.1	5	5.2	5.2	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	4.9	5	5	5	5	5	5	4.8	4.9	5	5.2	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.5	4.1	4.2	7.3	7.5	7.6	7.6	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.1	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	3.9	3.4
Wave energy (kJ)	9	9	11	9	8	10	12	12	16	18	18	19	21	23	25	25	24	26	26	25	27	29	29	33	34	18	18	17	17	17	16	30	35	35	38	44	43	28	24	74	76	78	74	67	58	51	44	38	32	27	22	17	14	11	10	5
Wind speed (km/h)	3.8	3.9	3.3	4.8	7.2	7.3	5.4	1.3	1.3	3.1	5.3	4.6	6.5	7.8	5.4	3.3	2.2	1.9	1.8	2.9	9	7.3	3.3	1.8	1.3	1.1	2.9	4.1	7.9	6.5	5.6	3.1	7.2	6.2	6	5.8	8.4	11.6	8.4	8	7.3	8.5	7.2	6.8	8.3	10.5	10.6	8.7	6.8	6.3	7.8	6.4	5.4	5.2	5.8	5
Wind direction	NNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	NWGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNECross-off	NWGlassy	WCross-off	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	NGlassy	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	WGlassy	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	WGlassy	NWGlassy	NEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SWCross	SCross-on	SWCross	SSEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore

Sandy Beach in Alaska is a scenic, cold-water surf spot known for its exposed shoreline and powerful North Pacific swell. It’s not a tropical break by any means—this is a remote, rugged place where surfers deal with chilly water, variable weather, and often short windows of good conditions. When everything lines up, though, it can offer fun waves with a dramatic coastal backdrop.

A few general characteristics:

Wave type: Typically beach break
Best conditions: Offshore winds and solid swell
Water temp: Very cold year-round, so a full cold-water setup is essential
Crowds: Usually light compared with more famous surf destinations
Scenery: Wild, remote, and beautiful, with classic Alaskan coastal vibes

Because Alaska surf is highly weather-dependent, Sandy Beach can be inconsistent, but that’s part of the appeal—when it’s on, it’s often a memorable session in a unique environment.