Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 11,152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 20 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
465 | 838 | 789 | 884 | 3460 | 11152 | 4585 | 3092 | 2010 | 1907 | 1463 | 1722 | 1547 | 1124 | 1363 | 2625 | 3107 | 3677 | 8876 | 7828 | 5544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM0.85m | 4:11PM0.75m | 4:28PM0.65m | 3:31AM0.29m | 4:32PM0.56m | 6:16AM0.34m | 4:16PM0.49m | 2:41PM0.46m | 11:01AM0.54m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52AM-0.02m | 7:36AM0.03m | 8:18AM0.11m | 00:15AM0.27m | 8:55AM0.21m | 00:08AM0.24m | 9:22AM0.33m | 00:17AM0.20m | 00:35AM0.17m | ||||||||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
465 | 361 | 281 | 243 | 1777 | 3727 | 4585 | 3092 | 2010 | 1907 | 1463 | 1722 | 1547 | 1124 | 1363 | 2625 | 111 | 3677 | 8876 | 7828 | 5544 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | SW 16 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — |
5 | 55 | 231 | 872 | — | — | 2506 | — | 422 | 320 | 177 | 100 | 27 | 13 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 15 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 4 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 359 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | — | — |
384 | 838 | 789 | 884 | 3460 | 11152 | 1992 | 1320 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 86 | 51 | 3107 | — | 6883 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 191 | 19 | 620 | 991 | 897 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 85 | 85 | 181 | 191 | 517 | 620 | 620 | 343 |
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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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