Sandy Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.96° S 136.65° E

Sandy Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandy Creek sea temperature is
15.9° 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 23,997 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 10th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 12th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu morning).

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Period (s)
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SW
17
2.5
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3438
3323
3026
2284
2687
3080
19370
14349
8899
4480
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18268
23997
16629
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High Tide
11:17AM0.71m
12:04PM0.81m
12:42PM0.88m
3:04AM0.12m
1:16PM0.92m
1:53AM0.15m
1:45PM0.91m
1:41AM0.22m
2:09PM0.86m
1:51AM0.31m
Low Tide
9:49PM0.03m
9:38PM0.01m
9:37PM-0.00m
9:39PM0.02m
3:55AM0.12m
9:38PM0.06m
5:37AM0.08m
9:30PM0.11m
6:31AM0.04m
9:19PM0.15m
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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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