Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay is the Northland east-coast beach break north of Whangarei, a popular sandy beach with several peaks, powerful hollow sections, and barrel potential. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sandy Bay in Northland.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Northeast swell and southwest wind keep the beach cleaner, and the all-tide window means the check is mostly about crowd and texture.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
The beach is easy to reach by seal road with parking at the beach, but it is popular and swimmers are part of the read.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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