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Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Sandy Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.3° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
15
3
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15
3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
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12
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12
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10
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10
2.5
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3828
4557
3728
2151
1487
981
760
624
396
466
466
1459
2383
2252
1682
1228
1006
878
2037
2199
1605
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
ESE
20
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40
N
30
NNE
25
WNW
20
WSW
20
W
10
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ESE
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20
SSE
0
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WNW
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35
WSW
25
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High Tide
1:07PM0.26m
4:09AM0.85m
4:51AM0.79m
5:45AM0.70m
7:41AM0.61m
10:29AM0.57m
11:28AM0.53m
1:23AM0.42m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.25m
7:49PM-0.05m
8:03PM-0.07m
8:17PM-0.05m
8:25PM-0.00m
8:17PM0.07m
7:44PM0.14m
6:59PM0.18m
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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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