
Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 17,630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 5.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
981 | 927 | 1228 | 1873 | 3510 | 3696 | 10445 | 16195 | 8754 | 5918 | 3222 | 2154 | 1626 | 1149 | 811 | 796 | 905 | 1611 | 1631 | 3746 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:21AM0.16m | 1:04PM0.80m | 1:25AM0.18m | 1:29PM0.84m | 1:24AM0.21m | 1:53PM0.85m | 1:37AM0.25m | 2:14PM0.85m | 1:58AM0.30m | 2:34PM0.82m | 2:25AM0.35m | 2:52PM0.78m | 2:55AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.12m | 3:35AM0.16m | 9:34PM0.13m | 5:13AM0.13m | 9:24PM0.14m | 6:03AM0.09m | 9:24PM0.14m | 6:42AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.14m | 7:17AM0.05m | 9:35PM0.14m | 7:51AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
981 | 927 | 1228 | 486 | 536 | 1982 | 10 | 16195 | 8754 | 5918 | 3222 | 2154 | 1626 | 1149 | 811 | 796 | 699 | 1611 | 1456 | 3746 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 15 | W 16 | SE 15 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — |
139 | 266 | 17 | 223 | 137 | 8 | — | — | — | 59 | 129 | 106 | 106 | 79 | 192 | 546 | 905 | 162 | 1631 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | SE 18 | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 8 | — | — |
38 | 34 | 18 | 7 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 22 | 73 | 28 | 24 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | E 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 |
— | — | 259 | 1873 | 3510 | 3696 | 10445 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 21 | 64 | 94 | 405 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 19 | 181 | 442 | 184 | 1036 | 1196 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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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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