Sandy Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
17.3° C

1.6°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 21st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 21st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
0
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SSW
17
1.9
SW
15
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1661
1580
1748
1857
1446
1361
1246
1812
1945
1996
1847
1659
1164
667
580
780
1650
1692
1196
1780
1317
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
NNE
20
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
0
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:31AM0.29m
4:32PM0.56m
6:16AM0.34m
4:16PM0.49m
2:41PM0.46m
11:01AM0.54m
11:28AM0.63m
11:58AM0.70m
12:28PM0.76m
Low Tide
00:15AM0.27m
8:55AM0.21m
00:08AM0.24m
9:22AM0.33m
00:17AM0.20m
00:35AM0.17m
1:02AM0.14m
1:44AM0.14m
2:48AM0.13m
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cloud
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clear
clear
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
1
3
1
1
3
2
4
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
14
14
15
15
15
14
15
14
12
13
14
12
14
14
13
14
14
Feels °C
9
10
10
10
9
9
13
13
13
13
14
12
9
10
12
10
13
13
12
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.9
SW
15
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
1661
1580
1748
1857
1446
1361
1246
1812
1945
1996
1847
1659
1164
667
580
448
1650
1692
1196
1780
1317
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
9
0.6
SE
7
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
17
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.2
SW
18
0.8
NW
7
Energy kJ
210
33
16
148
780
458
677
947
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
0.1
S
26
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
157
13
23
140
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
9
0.6
NNW
3
1.1
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
NNE
4
1.4
N
5
1.9
N
6
Energy kJ
417
6
51
40
15
114
272
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
60
0
0
0
19
78
19
19
78
19
0
0
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
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.

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