Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach is one of the most powerful shorebreaks in Hawaii—a thick, detonating shore pound that's primarily a bodysurf and bodyboard wave. Red Bull Foam Wreckers venue. Not a traditional paddle-in surf wave, but iconic in its own right.
Sandy Beach surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (170°)
- Direction range
- 150° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Offshore range
- 300° - 20°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Sand
Max wave face
3m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
7/10
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Beach access at Sandy Beach Park. Large parking lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Sandy Beach?
The Sandy Beach profile favors low to mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Sandy Beach?
The Sandy Beach profile uses wind from NNW (340°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 300° to 20°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Sandy Beach?
The Sandy Beach scoring profile favors swell from S (150° to 200°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Sandy Beach?
The main season at Sandy Beach is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. May-Sep. Incredible bodysurf/bodyboard shorebreak. Extremely powerful and dangerous.
How do I get to Sandy Beach?
The spot profile lists HNL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 25 minutes. Beach access at Sandy Beach Park. Large parking lot.
What kind of wave is Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights over a sand bottom. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. Incredible bodysurf/bodyboard shorebreak. Extremely powerful and dangerous.
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