Sandy Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE to SW swells, and E tradeswell.
Wind
Calm or offshore from W to NNE, with NNW as straight offshore. But this spots can handle onshores as long as they are mellow.
Surf Height
Chest high-well overhead
Tide
Medium
Sandy Beach Surf Guide
This beautiful and somewhat fickle left reef break can get really fun with just the right swell and offshore winds. The spot to surf with a board breaks out front of the rocky outcropping on the eastern side of the beach. However, Sandy's is more known for the crazy beachbreak shorepound. The sand bottom zone of about 250 yards between the two rock outcroppings can get very solid and dangerous wedging hollow barrels (often spitting), but usually all closeouts, just off dry sand or even on it. This zone is not for boards -- bodysurfing only. This is also a common place for injuries, from either the wave pounding you into the sand or falling on other people.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best suited for good to advanced surfers and bodysurfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually mellow, but try not to fall on people when bodysurfing. As always, humility and kindness appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Usually always people bodysurfing. The reef break to surf can get a little crowd when its working.
Spot Rating
Fun
Probably one of the best bodysurfing spots in Hawaii. The left reef break can get fun, but nothing special. Consistent surf year-round.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Short for the reef break, pretty much none to bodysurf the shorepound.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef, the wave, very shallow sand bottom, other people.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Easy. Paved road to it with plenty of parking, Sandy Beach Park.
Bottom
Sand and reef
Best Season
All year due to easterly tradeswell exposure, and open exposure to the southerly swells in summer. Winter will bring offshore wind events.
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