Sandy Bay
Northland · New Zealand
Beach break in a baygood for beginners and intermediates
Popular bay north of Whangārei. Best wind — W.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from north — southeast |
| Coordinates | -35.564, 174.463 |
FAQ
Is Sandy Bay good for beginners?
Yes, Sandy Bay works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Sandy Bay today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#northland/sandy-bay-northland. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Northland
- Ocean Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Waipu Cove — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Mangawhai Heads — surf spot, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Te Arai Point — Beach break by the headland, intermediates and advanced surfers