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Sandy’s Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot

United States · Hawaii

Spot currently openExpert levelAltitude 2 m 21.29 | -157.67

Overview

Sandy Beach (Sandy's) is one of Oahu's most famous and dangerous spots, located on the southeast coast near Hawaii Kai. Famous for its devastating shore break, this spot is nicknamed "Break-Neck Beach" due to the number of neck injuries caused by the waves. Northeast trade winds cross the Ko'olau range and arrive from the east, creating extremely windy conditions. Kitesurfing is possible but STRICTLY reserved for experts capable of handling a violent shore break, strong and turbulent winds, and powerful currents. The spot is also known for its bodyboarding competitions.

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Spot forecast for Sandy’s Beach

Sunrise 06:28 · Sunset 18:02

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.4 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Mon 19Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23 Now02:180.3 m10:580.7 m18:360.3 m23:550.4 m04:030.3 m11:340.7 m18:340.3 m00:250.5 m05:130.3 m12:010.7 m18:400.2 m00:520.6 m06:100.3 m12:260.7 m18:520.2 m01:210.6 m07:020.3 m12:500.6 m19:100.1 m
  • Monday 19 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.4 m
  • Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.1 m

Sandy’s Beach: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

484h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from May to November, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 484 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 10.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 10.5 rideable days10.5 d J February: 17 rideable days F March: 27 rideable days M April: 21 rideable days A May: 28.5 rideable days M June: 30 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 31 rideable days A September: 27.5 rideable days S October: 29 rideable days O November: 26 rideable days N December: 16.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 10.5 rideable days10.5 d J February: 17 rideable days F March: 27 rideable days M April: 21 rideable days A May: 28.5 rideable days M June: 30 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 31 rideable days A September: 27.5 rideable days S October: 29 rideable days O November: 26 rideable days N December: 16.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 47%13-20 knots · 53%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 53% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 25 °C. The wettest month is May, with 124 mm.

Monthly averages: Sandy’s Beach
Monthly averages — Sandy’s Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 10.5 114 h 25 °C 101 mm
February 17.0 191 h 25 °C 37 mm
March 27.0 331 h 26 °C 54 mm
April 21.0 271 h 26 °C 95 mm
May 28.5 413 h 26 °C 124 mm
June 30.0 461 h 27 °C 72 mm
July 31.0 484 h 27 °C 78 mm
August 31.0 417 h 28 °C 80 mm
September 27.5 362 h 28 °C 47 mm
October 29.0 369 h 28 °C 66 mm
November 26.0 309 h 27 °C 58 mm
December 16.5 179 h 26 °C 69 mm

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Technical details of Sandy’s Beach spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE.

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On the water

Warm water year-round (24-27°C/75-80°F), no wetsuit needed. The bottom is sandy near shore with reef offshore. The shore break is one of the most powerful in Hawaii — waves crash directly on sand with extreme violence. Strong and unpredictable currents. Wind is generally very strong and can be turbulent due to nearby coastal cliffs. Conditions are among the most demanding on Oahu.

Hazards

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK — "Break-Neck Beach": numerous neck and back injuries every year. Waves break directly on shallow sand with extreme power. Strong and unpredictable currents. Potentially turbulent wind near cliffs — watch for gusts and wind shadow zones. Reef offshore. Protected sea turtles (honu) — legal distance. Sharks (tiger sharks) reported offshore. Humpback whales from December to April — 100 yards. Halona Blowhole nearby — dangerous currents.

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