Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2154 | 1545 | 1167 | 956 | 946 | 2581 | 3761 | 4553 | 3545 | 2906 | 2562 | 4826 | 4385 | 3307 | 1448 | 1150 | 1212 | 1063 | 1684 | 2790 | 3502 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:14PM0.85m | 1:58AM0.30m | 2:34PM0.82m | 2:25AM0.35m | 2:52PM0.78m | 2:55AM0.40m | 3:08PM0.72m | 3:29AM0.45m | 3:19PM0.64m | 4:07AM0.49m | 3:22PM0.55m | 4:52AM0.53m | 3:04PM0.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.14m | 7:17AM0.05m | 9:35PM0.14m | 7:51AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.13m | 8:25AM0.11m | 9:54PM0.12m | 9:01AM0.17m | 10:02PM0.11m | 9:38AM0.25m | 10:08PM0.10m | 10:22AM0.35m | 10:09PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2154 | 1545 | 1167 | 956 | 946 | 2581 | 3761 | 4553 | 3545 | 2906 | 2562 | 4826 | 4385 | 3307 | 1448 | 1150 | 1212 | 1063 | 1684 | 2790 | 3502 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 196 | 179 | 108 | 40 | 450 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 60 | 379 | 514 | 262 | 162 | 989 | 814 | 22 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | SSW 21 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 39 | 22 | 73 | 192 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 540 | — | 305 | 129 | 50 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 83 | 318 | 770 | 320 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 20 | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 638 | 511 | 511 | 110 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
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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).
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