Sandy Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Sandy Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
15.8° C
1.4° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,990 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 16th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.9
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17
1.8
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16
1.3
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16
1.6
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15
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14
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13
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3.5
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4
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3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2801
2326
1737
2702
2329
1624
2068
1552
864
1034
1094
1049
1599
2258
3075
5794
7292
7873
5684
8259
5898
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
N
35
N
35
WNW
35
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20
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10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
35
WNW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
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High Tide
2:41PM0.62m
3:14AM0.55m
2:38PM0.55m
3:48AM0.59m
2:31PM0.51m
4:26AM0.59m
2:13PM0.50m
5:12AM0.58m
1:33PM0.50m
6:47AM0.55m
11:51AM0.62m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.11m
9:04AM0.22m
9:11PM0.07m
9:34AM0.30m
9:18PM0.04m
10:00AM0.39m
9:27PM0.02m
10:17AM0.47m
9:34PM0.03m
9:11AM0.54m
9:38PM0.05m
9:32PM0.07m
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5:50
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Temp °C
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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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