Sandy Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Issued: 8 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
17.3° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Sandy Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandy Creek surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
!
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
4
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
18
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
4
WNW
9
4
WSW
11
5.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
4
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
718
1487
3905
2817
1945
1069
721
862
1789
2193
3630
8299
6172
7073
2794
1441
1638
1336
1363
1647
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
N
30
NNW
40
NNW
40
NW
30
W
40
SW
40
SW
25
S
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
NE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
1:49PM0.96m
2:30PM0.96m
3:09PM0.92m
3:43PM0.85m
4:11PM0.75m
4:28PM0.65m
3:31AM0.29m
4:32PM0.56m
Low Tide
5:19AM-0.01m
6:05AM-0.03m
6:52AM-0.02m
7:36AM0.03m
8:18AM0.11m
00:15AM0.27m
8:55AM0.21m
00:08AM0.24m
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
7
6
5
3
1
2
1
6
7
1
2
3
2
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
15
14
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
14
12
Feels °C
12
12
11
12
10
12
11
10
9
6
7
7
7
6
7
9
8
9
13
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
18
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
20
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
4
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.4
SSW
10
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
15
Energy kJ
711
718
1487
3905
2817
1945
1069
721
423
277
187
872
1610
1697
7073
2794
1111
1638
1336
1363
1647
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.7
SSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
1.6
WNW
8
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
E
6
0.2
SSW
24
0.5
SW
22
1.8
SW
10
1.8
SW
15
1.8
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
Energy kJ
39
152
379
60
37
347
8
8
2
55
233
609
1441
610
349
235
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.7
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
67
40
125
20
11
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
1.1
N
5
2
NNW
6
2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
0.8
N
5
2
NNW
6
2.4
N
7
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
4
WNW
9
4
WSW
11
5.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
10
53
309
477
546
33
290
523
862
1789
2193
3630
8299
6172
1005
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
3
4
2
2
1
1
3
3
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
19
19
19
19
156
19
189
189
181
191
442
620
442
511
60
60
60
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
8
8
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
7
8
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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.

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