Surf Forecasts:
D and W surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for D and W this week:
The surf forecast for D and W over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at D and W in the next 16 days are 1.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D and W over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. The first bit of action is Friday afternoon, July 24th. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell with a 24-second interval. The combined energy is moderate at 299, but the wind is onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and conditions are poor. The water is 72°, which is 7° warmer than normal – very unusual for this time of year. Don’t bother.
Saturday morning, July 25th, shows a bump to 3ft from the SW with a 21-second period. The energy is up to 690 (moderate), but there’s a cross-onshore breeze at 6 mph from the SSW. The forecast says “marginal surf,” and the tide conditions are questionable. That long period will just make the wave break too straight at this beach.
From Saturday afternoon, July 25th, all the way through to August 8th, it’s a flat, choppy mess. The swell sits at 2ft or less, with periods mostly in the 5 to 7-second range – just wind slop. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, blowing at 6 to 9 mph. The combined energy is mostly in the 30s and 40s, which is weak.
In the second week, from August 2nd to the 5th, the period stretches back to 13-16 seconds, and the energy hits 121 to 152. But with the swell only 1ft to 2ft, and the wind still cross-onshore, it’s a no-go. It’s the same “poor surf conditions” note every day.
There’s not a single standout session. With the consistent onshore winds and tiny waves, this spot is more interesting for a kite than a surfboard. For a surfer, it’s a long dry spell. It’s normal for this area to have quiet runs like this, so don’t lose hope, but don’t expect anything worthwhile.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 24 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 271 | 37 | 664 | 31 | 42 | 42 | 32 | 614 | 47 | 33 | 73 | 44 | 33 | 56 | 34 | 31 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:54PM1.57m | 9:36AM1.02m | 7:38PM1.63m | 9:59AM1.06m | 8:16PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.10m | 8:51PM1.76m | 10:42AM1.13m | 9:24PM1.80m | 11:04AM1.17m | 9:56PM1.80m | 11:29AM1.21m | 10:28PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM0.01m | 1:17PM0.86m | 3:11AM-0.06m | 2:01PM0.81m | 3:42AM-0.11m | 2:37PM0.76m | 4:10AM-0.15m | 3:11PM0.70m | 4:37AM-0.16m | 3:45PM0.66m | 5:04AM-0.16m | 4:21PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 235 | 467 | 664 | 445 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 735 | 608 | 687 | 771 | 545 | 481 | 475 | 381 | 651 | 701 | 1179 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 37 | 26 | 31 | 42 | 42 | 32 | 73 | 47 | 33 | 73 | 44 | 33 | 56 | 239 | 233 | 469 | 344 | 314 | 254 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | S 20 | SSW 20 | SSE 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | — | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 271 | 84 | 31 | 30 | 71 | 41 | 24 | 15 | 37 | 23 | 9 | 124 | 127 | 128 | 34 | 31 | 12 | 21 | — | 138 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 1 | 16 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 53 | 2 | 16 | 46 | 4 | 10 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 106 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for D and W provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at D and W can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our D and W 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 (D and W) 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).
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