
Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (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 (Oct 24) at 4AM. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4480 | 4471 | 4891 | 3916 | 3777 | 3195 | 2647 | 2822 | 2205 | 1730 | 1246 | 954 | 723 | 544 | 524 | 699 | 836 | 4036 | 5235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:24AM0.55m | 1:09PM0.53m | 1:41AM0.66m | 1:33PM0.47m | 2:03AM0.75m | 1:51PM0.39m | 2:29AM0.83m | 1:58PM0.32m | 2:58AM0.88m | 1:48PM0.26m | 3:31AM0.89m | 1:07PM0.26m | 4:09AM0.85m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:21AM0.18m | 7:13PM0.11m | 8:04AM0.14m | 7:19PM0.09m | 8:48AM0.13m | 7:25PM0.07m | 9:34AM0.15m | 7:31PM0.03m | 10:25AM0.19m | 7:39PM-0.01m | 11:37AM0.25m | 7:49PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
4480 | 4471 | 4891 | 3916 | 3777 | 3195 | 2647 | 2822 | 2205 | 1730 | 1246 | 954 | 723 | 544 | 524 | 699 | 836 | 4036 | 5235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSW 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 645 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 12 | — | 105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 84 | 60 | 60 | 563 | 927 | 60 | 78 | 110 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 84 | 60 | 189 | 307 | 60 | 639 |
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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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