Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 18,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the N by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thu 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1053 | 2503 | 2066 | 2550 | 7628 | 9052 | 7909 | 6117 | 5105 | 4915 | 4490 | 3224 | 2082 | 1616 | 2829 | 2229 | 1956 | 3524 | 15408 | 14668 | 8888 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:20AM0.25m | 4:03PM0.74m | 1:56AM0.24m | 4:38PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.23m | 5:15PM0.63m | 5:55PM0.56m | 6:40PM0.46m | 10:59AM0.48m | 7:48PM0.36m | 11:21AM0.61m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.25m | 7:46AM0.07m | 00:44AM0.24m | 8:12AM0.12m | 1:38AM0.23m | 8:28AM0.18m | 2:09AM0.21m | 2:36AM0.20m | 2:58AM0.19m | 5:59PM0.36m | 3:15AM0.18m | ||||||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 |
1053 | 326 | 2066 | 2550 | 7628 | 9052 | 7909 | 6117 | 5105 | 4915 | 4490 | 3224 | 2082 | 1616 | 2829 | 2229 | 1956 | 2322 | — | 14668 | 8888 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — |
530 | 419 | 159 | 53 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 901 | 292 | 330 | — | 180 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
702 | 23 | 368 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 16 | — | — |
627 | 2503 | 482 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 78 | 143 | 186 | 361 | 188 | 302 | 1397 | 3524 | 15408 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 110 | 81 | 19 | 19 | 81 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 675 | 709 | 705 | 81 | 81 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











