Surf Forecasts:
D and W surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with W 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at D and W in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D and W over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at D and W. Honestly, it’s a grim run for the next two weeks. There’s hardly a wave worth talking about until we get well into the second week.
Water temp is a balmy 74°F, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual – feels like we skipped straight to summer.
First seven days are completely dead. From Sunday September 13th through Saturday the 19th, every session is a dud. Swells are tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is onshore almost all the time. Combined wave energy never gets above moderate. It’s a full week of flat, choppy nothing.
Sunday the 20th finally shows something – a 3ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, and for a beach/jetty spot it might break a bit too straight. Combined energy hits 436, which is moderate. The wind is light cross-onshore from the south, so it’s still a bit messy. Marked as marginal.
Monday the 21st is your best bet. Same SW groundswell, nudging 3ft, period 17 seconds. Combined energy is 455. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSE. It’s still only a marginal day, but it’s the pick of the entire 16 days.
After that, Tuesday to the end of the month it all fades back into small, weak, onshore slop under 3ft. Not worth the drive.
If you’re itching for a paddle, Monday the 21st is the only day with half a chance. It’s not for beginners – the swell is fine, but the wind and setup aren’t doing us any favors. For everyone else, keep expectations real low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 5 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 87 | 256 | 153 | 108 | 107 | 91 | 88 | 87 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 236 | 236 | 181 | 255 | 307 | 255 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:47PM1.32m | 11:42AM1.65m | 00:36AM1.13m | 12:10PM1.58m | 1:42AM0.96m | 12:41PM1.49m | 4:22AM0.87m | 1:25PM1.39m | 2:50PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.08m | 4:48PM1.31m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.15m | 5:23AM0.44m | 6:31PM0.20m | 5:43AM0.61m | 7:25PM0.28m | 5:55AM0.76m | 8:39PM0.35m | 5:11AM0.87m | 10:22PM0.37m | 11:54PM0.31m | 10:56AM1.06m | 00:51AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 87 | 256 | 153 | 106 | 76 | 57 | 51 | 18 | 348 | 252 | 226 | 223 | 191 | 188 | 118 | 236 | 88 | 59 | 307 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 58 | 45 | 108 | 108 | 107 | 91 | 88 | 87 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 25 | 29 | 57 | 19 | 104 | 101 | 255 | 66 | 255 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 57 | 44 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 127 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 46 | 9 | 236 | 55 | 181 | 68 | 8 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 66 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 19 | 134 | — | 42 | 143 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 139 | 1 | 181 | 53 | 1 | 139 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 30 | 0 |
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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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