Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 4.0m 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1656 | 538 | 711 | 718 | 1487 | 3528 | 2650 | 1812 | 1006 | 653 | 694 | 1077 | 2369 | 2598 | 9320 | 9861 | 3190 | 2658 | 2527 | 1308 | 943 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:49PM0.96m | 2:30PM0.96m | 3:09PM0.92m | 3:43PM0.85m | 4:11PM0.75m | 4:28PM0.65m | 3:31AM0.29m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36AM0.03m | 5:19AM-0.01m | 6:05AM-0.03m | 6:52AM-0.02m | 7:36AM0.03m | 8:18AM0.11m | 00:15AM0.27m | 8:55AM0.21m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | N 6 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | S 9 |
1656 | 538 | 711 | 718 | 1487 | 3528 | 2650 | 1812 | 1006 | 653 | 374 | 1077 | 178 | 670 | 7 | 1972 | 1486 | 2658 | 1179 | 1308 | 486 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 13 | S 15 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 12 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
19 | 342 | 39 | 152 | 372 | 60 | 287 | 217 | 70 | 86 | 6 | 244 | 123 | 169 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 943 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | S 15 | S 15 | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 7 | SW 24 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 67 | 40 | 127 | — | 37 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 7 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — |
— | 7 | 16 | 38 | 421 | 796 | 100 | 35 | 85 | 245 | 694 | 193 | 2369 | 2598 | 9320 | 9861 | 3190 | 2038 | 2527 | 939 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 186 | 19 | 19 | 156 | 19 | 186 | 19 | 193 | 19 | 432 | 181 | 426 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
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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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