Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,924 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1228 | 897 | 1281 | 3625 | 3573 | 5579 | 5692 | 3678 | 1994 | 1344 | 2093 | 6628 | 6461 | 8335 | 5168 | 4692 | 5048 | 4370 | 3436 | 7225 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 2:09AM0.50m | 2:16PM0.68m | 2:35AM0.57m | 2:26PM0.60m | 3:03AM0.62m | 2:29PM0.52m | 3:35AM0.65m | 2:17PM0.46m | 4:13AM0.66m | 1:34PM0.43m | 5:08AM0.64m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM0.10m | 7:56AM0.09m | 8:40PM0.09m | 8:31AM0.13m | 8:45PM0.07m | 9:07AM0.20m | 8:49PM0.05m | 9:46AM0.29m | 8:51PM0.03m | 10:32AM0.39m | 8:51PM0.00m | 8:49PM-0.02m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — |
1228 | 897 | 1281 | 3625 | 3573 | 5579 | 5692 | 3678 | 1994 | 1344 | 2093 | 6628 | 6461 | 7140 | 5168 | 4692 | 5048 | 4370 | 3436 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
77 | 355 | 552 | — | 368 | 2171 | — | — | — | 710 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2269 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 6 | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 98 | 305 | 260 | 96 | — | 8335 | — | — | — | 36 | 363 | 7225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 1093 | 85 | 517 | 81 | 511 | 547 | 547 | 85 | 19 | 19 | 187 | 705 |
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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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