Sandy Creek surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 ACST
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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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 8.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 2nd Jun)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)26ft (8.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, near gales from the W by Mon night).

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
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0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
2
W
9
2.5
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
3.5
WNW
9
4.5
WNW
10
7
WSW
13
7
SW
13
5.5
SW
12
6.5
WSW
12
6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
335
297
318
380
360
450
646
1735
999
1287
1403
1256
1121
1829
4015
15724
18308
8609
11445
10614
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
SE
5
W
15
NNW
20
WNW
30
W
25
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
NW
40
N
50
NNW
45
WNW
55
W
45
WSW
55
W
45
WSW
35
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:09PM0.31m
12:08PM0.68m
10:50PM0.28m
12:31PM0.75m
11:22PM0.25m
12:56PM0.80m
11:47PM0.24m
1:24PM0.83m
00:05AM0.23m
1:53PM0.84m
00:21AM0.24m
2:24PM0.83m
00:36AM0.25m
Low Tide
7:13PM0.29m
4:15AM0.15m
7:46PM0.25m
4:35AM0.12m
8:17PM0.22m
4:58AM0.09m
8:48PM0.21m
5:23AM0.07m
9:20PM0.21m
5:50AM0.05m
9:52PM0.22m
6:19AM0.04m
10:27PM0.23m
6:49AM0.03m
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7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
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5:19
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
4
1
2
1
2
13
2
3
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
16
15
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
17
17
16
14
15
14
14
14
13
12
15
15
12
10
11
10
10
10
9
11
11
9
10
9
3
6
4
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.2
SSE
7
2.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
Energy kJ
321
183
247
166
380
360
450
380
5
999
57
1403
1256
1121
389
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SW
16
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
11
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
431
335
64
318
128
106
15
5
13
217
2
31
60
305
202
192
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
64
170
297
44
50
24
89
7
13
27
49
276
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
W
7
2
W
9
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
1.3
N
5
3.5
WNW
9
4.5
WNW
10
7
WSW
13
7
SW
13
5.5
SW
12
6.5
WSW
12
6
SW
12
Energy kJ
682
338
131
250
646
1735
1287
71
1829
4015
15724
18308
8609
11445
10614
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
79
84
0
0
19
181
450
191
563
694
191
60
19
186
709
851
896
958
958
1192
1192
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
4
2
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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.

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