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Sandy Creek Surf Forecast
/ SA – Kangaroo Island (8 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Sandy Creek surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 7th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 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 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | |
2457 | 2392 | 3076 | 4574 | 7669 | 8155 | 6329 | 4737 | 4767 | 4385 | 3115 | 2588 | 1631 | 1248 | 1106 | 1447 | 1422 | 1222 | 799 | 548 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 00:48AM0.31m | 3:25PM0.76m | 4:04PM0.71m | 4:54PM0.66m | 6:11PM0.60m | 8:04PM0.57m | 9:28PM0.54m | 12:04PM0.42m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25PM0.29m | 7:23AM0.02m | 7:40AM0.04m | 7:51AM0.07m | 7:42AM0.11m | 6:42AM0.15m | 5:38AM0.16m | 5:19AM0.15m | 4:41PM0.33m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 |
1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
13 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 2457 | 312 | 306 | 808 | 7669 | 8155 | 6329 | 4737 | 4767 | 4385 | 3115 | 2588 | 1631 | 1248 | 1106 | 1447 | 1422 | 1222 | 799 | 548 | 479 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 20 | SSE 6 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 118 | 130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 691 | — | — | 16 | 22 | 437 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 199 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | 2392 | 3076 | 4574 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | 39 | — | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 511 | 709 | 1056 | 60 | 1203 | 1196 | 1196 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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