The sandy ray Leucoraja circularis is a large skate and can grow up to 1.2 m in length. It has a dorsoventrally flattened body with eyes and spiracles at the top of the head. It has a pointed snout. The tail, which is slender, starts from rhomboid pectoral discs. It may vary in colouration from a sandy colour to a reddish or dark brown. The sandy skate will usually have 4-6 creamy spots on each wing.