Sandy Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Issued: 8 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
16.8° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Sandy Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandy Creek surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 22s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 2nd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
2.3
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
2
WSW
14
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
1.4
SW
17
2.5
SW
15
4
WSW
13
3.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
1421
1542
3016
2465
2080
1571
1314
1062
767
565
757
856
874
1470
885
1361
1105
2614
5418
4047
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
N
25
N
20
NNW
25
N
35
NNW
45
NW
50
WNW
40
W
40
NW
40
WNW
50
W
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:58AM0.70m
12:28PM0.76m
12:59PM0.80m
11:52PM0.17m
1:30PM0.83m
00:31AM0.19m
2:00PM0.85m
1:01AM0.21m
2:28PM0.85m
1:32AM0.23m
2:55PM0.83m
Low Tide
1:44AM0.14m
2:48AM0.13m
3:58AM0.12m
10:08PM0.17m
4:56AM0.10m
10:00PM0.17m
5:44AM0.08m
10:07PM0.18m
6:25AM0.06m
10:17PM0.18m
7:03AM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
thunderstorm
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:16
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
 mm
1
1
1
1
1
2
15
3
3
12
3
Temp °C
13
14
15
12
15
15
14
15
15
16
15
16
15
17
18
15
13
14
15
12
11
Feels °C
11
12
13
8
11
11
10
10
10
10
9
11
12
10
12
9
3
5
7
2
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
2.3
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.7
W
12
1.5
SW
14
2
WSW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
17
2.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
494
1421
1542
3016
2465
2080
1571
1314
1062
767
565
757
786
874
1470
577
495
1105
2614
4047
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SW
22
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
0.3
W
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
1.4
SW
15
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
10
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
318
372
738
1342
31
14
195
277
147
856
457
338
314
374
666
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
23
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
NW
8
0.4
E
6
0.1
W
16
0.4
NW
7
0.4
N
5
Energy kJ
137
50
45
10
5
14
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
1.3
N
5
1.5
N
6
1.5
N
6
2
NNW
6
2.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NNW
5
1.4
N
5
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.2
W
9
2.5
W
9
4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
24
92
143
141
299
715
121
55
110
885
1361
770
1040
5418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
4
2
4
4
4
2
3
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
19
186
189
189
19
156
19
19
19
181
638
851
705
1192
1036
1093
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
8
5
6
5
8
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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