Sandy Creek surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 15 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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
!
!
!
4
3
2
1
0
0
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)131212151415151413131212181716151414131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19321682108824912090382843093171154494651123219724364311405981150951678494
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
20
SE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
NE
0
WNW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-5:59--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C171816181816151512192121181615141514161620
Feels °C (?)14151416171512118161818171312111312151716
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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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