Sandy Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Issued: 8 am 03 Jul 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 12,409 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 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 (Jul 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 12PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 3rd Jul)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 3rd Jul)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 3rd Jul)18ft (5.5m) 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 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
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4
4
4
4
4
6
!
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5
4
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
SW
15
5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
17
1.8
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.5
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15366
9994
5161
3180
2805
6346
8987
6196
3670
1823
1161
1775
1491
2048
4304
7263
4930
3269
2140
2259
2294
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
20
SE
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:19PM0.80m
2:49AM0.28m
3:42PM0.76m
3:37AM0.31m
4:04PM0.70m
4:34AM0.34m
4:21PM0.62m
5:47AM0.38m
4:26PM0.53m
7:38AM0.45m
3:35PM0.44m
9:53AM0.55m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.18m
8:13AM0.09m
11:03PM0.17m
8:48AM0.15m
11:22PM0.17m
9:25AM0.22m
11:39PM0.17m
10:11AM0.31m
11:53PM0.16m
11:41AM0.41m
11:58PM0.16m
11:45PM0.14m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
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Temp °C
13
13
13
14
13
12
13
13
10
12
12
13
15
16
13
14
15
12
13
14
12
Feels °C
7
8
9
12
9
8
9
9
7
11
10
11
13
14
9
12
13
9
11
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
SW
15
5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
17
1.8
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.5
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
15366
9994
5161
3180
2805
6346
8987
6196
3670
1823
1161
1775
1491
2048
4304
7263
4930
3269
2140
2259
2294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
15
0.9
SSE
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
1.6
SW
14
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
7857
194
96
67
924
19
17
8
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
Energy kJ
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
9
4
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1022
548
60
60
60
84
90
84
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
79
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
8
9
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
4
5
4
9
9
7
4
4
9
8
6
8
9
4
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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