Sandy Creek surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 ACST
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Sandy Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 12th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
3
4
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
3
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
S
1
SW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)141414131312121212131314151414131111121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18111443168814303314486551826396654747105063719377356040378819771216711555398499
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
35
WNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
E
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
0.67
4:54PM
0.61
8:45PM
0.57
10:27PM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16AM
0.03
8:13AM
0.06
7:50AM
0.09
7:15AM
0.11
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:06--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00-
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-5--11112------------
Temp. °C151718181816141514141515151515161615171816
Feels °C (?)13161813129666889101111141413131514
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Kangaroo Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Sandy Creek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 95 km (59 miles) away.

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