
Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Creek surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 15s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3246 | 2958 | 2146 | 1426 | 2832 | 6527 | 9312 | 6105 | 5208 | 8760 | 8830 | 10374 | 14419 | 12300 | 9607 | 6468 | 4491 | 3746 | 2216 | 1536 | 1363 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:03AM0.67m | 11:53AM0.78m | 12:37PM0.88m | 1:18PM0.94m | 2:15AM0.06m | 1:56PM0.96m | 1:27AM0.09m | 2:30PM0.94m | 1:26AM0.15m | 2:58PM0.88m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.14m | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:23PM0.05m | 10:31PM0.03m | 10:52PM0.03m | 4:34AM0.05m | 11:09PM0.08m | 5:50AM0.02m | 11:03PM0.14m | 6:46AM0.01m | |||||||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
— | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
3246 | 2958 | 2146 | 1426 | — | — | — | 18 | 5208 | 8760 | 557 | 9137 | 14419 | 12300 | 9607 | 6468 | 4491 | 3746 | 2216 | 1536 | 1363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 305 | 731 | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 55 | 439 | 327 | 237 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 194 | 635 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 38 | 96 | 252 | 2832 | 6527 | 9312 | 6105 | — | — | 8830 | 10374 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 128 | 156 | 709 | 896 | 1191 | 1192 | 1356 | 709 | 1030 | 1315 | 710 | 517 | 60 | 19 | 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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