Sandy Creek surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 ACDT
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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
18.4° 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 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 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
3
2
2
3
2
!
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
0
0
0
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.4
SW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)111212111114141413131212121212131312141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)501258722491407759721277533242567187413271134658361319386411473235825211874
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
W
5
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
15
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
NNE
35
NNW
20
WNW
30
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:15PM
0.57
2:13AM
0.56
2:32PM
0.66
2:22AM
0.51
2:53PM
0.72
2:28AM
0.46
3:15PM
0.76
2:32AM
0.42
3:38PM
0.78
2:32AM
0.40
4:03PM
0.76
2:28AM
0.39
4:31PM
0.73
2:11AM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
0.13
8:13AM
0.10
8:48PM
0.13
8:17AM
0.07
9:19PM
0.16
8:24AM
0.04
9:49PM
0.20
8:33AM
0.02
10:18PM
0.25
8:45AM
0.00
10:48PM
0.30
8:57AM
-0.00
11:22PM
0.36
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--
Sunset-7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
----------------2---2
Temp. °C181816181817151514181617212021221916151517
Feels °C (?)16161616161611109131114212020171812121313
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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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