Sandy Beach
Wave Height
4-6
Swell
~8s
Wind
11mph
Water
81°
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Recent History
About Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach on Oahu's southeast shore is one of the gnarliest shorebreaks in Hawaii. Waves detonate directly onto a steep, hard-packed sand bottom, producing violent, pitching barrels that bodyboarders and bodysurfers live for. Stand-up surfing is rare and risky here. The wave is incredibly powerful for its size—waist-high Sandy's can slam you harder than overhead surf elsewhere. Spinal injuries are common. But on a clean east swell, the barrels are photogenic perfection, and the local bodyboard crew rips.
FAQ
What is the water temperature at Sandy Beach?
The current water temperature at Sandy Beach is 81°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.
What is the surf like at Sandy Beach today?
Sandy Beach currently has waves around 4-6ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.
What time is high tide at Sandy Beach?
Today's high tide at Sandy Beach is at 10:33 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.
What time is low tide at Sandy Beach?
Today's low tide at Sandy Beach is at 4:16 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.
What are the best conditions for surfing Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach works best with swells from the E, ESE, ENE, SE and W, NW, N winds (offshore). The ideal tide is all tides.
Is Sandy Beach good for beginners?
Sandy Beach is recommended for experienced surfers only. The waves here can be powerful and conditions challenging. Beginners should look for more forgiving spots nearby.
This Week's Outlook
Friday morning looks like your best bet with 4ft waves, 9 second periods, and lighter cross-onshore winds before they pick up in the afternoon. If that doesn't work, Thursday morning's got similar conditions with a cleaner cross-shore wind direction, though the swell's dropping to 3ft.
Spot Info
Local Tip
This wave breaks necks—literally. Bodyboard or bodysurf only unless you really know what you're doing.
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