Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 15,301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, light winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9052 | 7909 | 6095 | 5145 | 5152 | 4717 | 3109 | 1712 | 1091 | 2702 | 3712 | 5140 | 5680 | 8371 | 6125 | 4848 | 3709 | 2385 | 1783 | 3085 | 14170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 4:38PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.23m | 5:15PM0.63m | 5:55PM0.56m | 6:40PM0.46m | 10:59AM0.48m | 7:48PM0.36m | 11:21AM0.61m | 9:42PM0.26m | 11:52AM0.73m | 11:15PM0.18m | 12:29PM0.84m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.23m | 8:28AM0.18m | 2:09AM0.21m | 2:36AM0.20m | 2:58AM0.19m | 5:59PM0.36m | 3:15AM0.18m | 7:42PM0.26m | 8:42PM0.17m | 3:45AM0.13m | |||||||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 8 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
9052 | 7909 | 6095 | 5145 | 5152 | 4717 | 3109 | 1712 | 1091 | 2702 | 2584 | 5140 | 5680 | 8371 | 6125 | 4848 | 3709 | 2385 | 1783 | 3085 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SW 18 | SW 21 | — |
18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 702 | 500 | — | 1690 | 1789 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 540 | 881 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 83 | 148 | 246 | 580 | 353 | 3712 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 788 | 862 | 1777 | 14170 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 187 | 187 | 709 | 1192 | 694 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 79 | 189 | 19 | 85 | 829 |
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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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