Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 9,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 (Jun 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Creek in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, strong winds from the N by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1812 | 1354 | 1089 | 1487 | 1047 | 1158 | 3158 | 2545 | 2702 | 5553 | 8335 | 8438 | 6687 | 5145 | 4586 | 4645 | 3778 | 2111 | 1403 | 1615 | 3094 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:56PM0.81m | 00:55AM0.25m | 3:29PM0.78m | 1:20AM0.25m | 4:03PM0.74m | 1:56AM0.24m | 4:38PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.23m | 5:15PM0.63m | 5:55PM0.56m | 6:40PM0.46m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05PM0.24m | 7:18AM0.04m | 11:50PM0.25m | 7:46AM0.07m | 00:44AM0.24m | 8:12AM0.12m | 1:38AM0.23m | 8:28AM0.18m | 2:09AM0.21m | 2:36AM0.20m | 2:58AM0.19m | ||||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1812 | 1354 | 642 | 741 | 792 | 1158 | 218 | 2545 | 2702 | 5553 | 8335 | 8438 | 6687 | 5145 | 4586 | 4645 | 3778 | 2111 | 1403 | 1615 | 3094 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
667 | 241 | 108 | 701 | 618 | 587 | 457 | 169 | 73 | 20 | 41 | 25 | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
37 | 577 | 25 | 859 | 424 | 530 | — | 26 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | — | SW 16 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 |
689 | — | 1089 | 1487 | 1047 | — | 3158 | 500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 191 | 393 | 908 | 364 | 434 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 886 | 886 | 60 | 1056 | 1192 | 60 | 156 | 181 | 19 | 19 | 78 | 78 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 168 | 186 | 638 | 374 |
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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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