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Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Sandy Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.7° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,083 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1133
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7083
4978
3981
5692
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5115
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3280
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
11:42AM0.59m
1:31AM0.37m
12:14PM0.60m
1:17AM0.46m
12:43PM0.58m
1:24AM0.55m
1:09PM0.53m
1:41AM0.66m
1:33PM0.47m
2:03AM0.75m
1:51PM0.39m
2:29AM0.83m
Low Tide
7:49PM0.14m
7:20PM0.14m
5:44AM0.29m
7:10PM0.13m
6:36AM0.23m
7:10PM0.12m
7:21AM0.18m
7:13PM0.11m
8:04AM0.14m
7:19PM0.09m
8:48AM0.13m
7:25PM0.07m
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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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