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Sandy Creek surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia
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Sandy Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1261 | 1042 | 865 | 756 | 1902 | 2909 | 3666 | 2253 | 1960 | 1344 | 1047 | 660 | 1430 | 2716 | 1933 | 1216 | 843 | 647 | 857 | 711 | 560 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:11PM 0.66 | 11:38PM 0.65 | 12:29AM 0.69 | 1:01AM 0.71 | 2:38PM 0.29 | 1:25AM 0.70 | 2:04PM 0.37 | 1:44AM 0.67 | 2:03PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:17AM -0.07 | 9:24AM -0.05 | 9:27AM -0.02 | 9:19AM 0.04 | 8:59AM 0.10 | 6:04PM 0.24 | 8:35AM 0.13 | 6:58PM 0.18 | 8:20AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | |
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Information about the Sandy Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Creek surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sandy Creek) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sandy Creek may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Kangaroo Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Sandy Creek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 95 km (59 miles) away.












