Sandon Point surf report
Right-hand reef point north of Wollongong, best on a south-east swell.
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Tomorrow at Sandon Point (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am
Meh.
Clean offshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- West-north-westerly wind at 9 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around chest high (0.8m faces), on the small side, even for an intermediate surfer.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, the wrong angle, so it won't wrap in well.
- Mid tide and dropping at 5am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-south-easterly 6 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Sandon Point good?
- Best wind
- North-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1m. Bigger than 1m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Sandon Point for your level.
Watch out
Shallow reef and a strong local crowd.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Sandon Point?
Sandon Point is best with a north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-west swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Sandon Point?
A north-westerly wind (NW) blows straight offshore at Sandon Point, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Sandon Point good for beginners?
Not really. Sandon Point is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at North Wollongong or The Farm (Killalea).
What should I watch out for at Sandon Point?
Shallow reef and a strong local crowd.
Nearby breaks
- North Wollongong 9.2 km
- The Farm (Killalea) 30.5 km
- Seven Mile Beach 52.3 km