Surf Forecasts:
D and W surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D and W over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for D and W over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm looking at a pretty bleak picture here. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, small, and messy conditions to start. There’s a real gap from now until the 10th of September where the surf just isn't on offer. You’ll be fighting a losing battle against tiny waves and onshore slop. The water temperature is sitting at 73°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, like swimming in a bath, but without the surf to enjoy it.
The first faint glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. The swell finally bumps up to 3 ft from the SW, with combined energy climbing to a moderate 473. The problem? It’s cross-on shore from the S, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The computer gave it a marginal score, so it’s not going to be great, but it’s the first thing we’ve seen in a long time. The afternoon clean-up doesn’t happen with onshore wind picking up.
We see a bit of a pulse in the energy through the 11th and 13th, but it’s all plagued by onshore winds and poor surf quality. The real standout, the one that got my attention, is the morning of Friday the 18th of September. We’ve got a 2 ft SW groundswell with a long period of 20 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 380. The wind is light from the S, giving us a cross-on breeze, but it's light enough to keep things clean. This is the best option on the table, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The long period means the waves will have some shape and power, and the sets will be more spaced out, making the paddle out easier. After that, the 19th of September morning also shows a moderate 2 ft SW swell with a 18-second period and an energy of 403, with light cross-shore winds. It’s a similar vibe, but not quite as good as the day before.
For the rest of the time, it’s a bust. The setup is so small and wind-affected that, honestly, on the days with a bit of swell and strong wind, this beach/jetty spot looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Don't hold your breath for anything before the 10th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | W 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 6 | 59 | 39 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 18 | 31 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 49 | 18 | 129 | 127 | 222 | 7 | 419 | 376 | 358 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.59m | 7:38AM1.02m | 5:06PM1.64m | 8:04AM1.14m | 6:22PM1.74m | 8:31AM1.25m | 7:21PM1.84m | 8:58AM1.37m | 8:12PM1.90m | 9:25AM1.47m | 8:57PM1.89m | 9:53AM1.57m | 9:40PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.09m | 10:28AM0.96m | 1:01AM-0.05m | 12:13PM0.86m | 1:48AM-0.16m | 1:17PM0.70m | 2:28AM-0.22m | 2:08PM0.53m | 3:04AM-0.22m | 2:53PM0.37m | 3:36AM-0.16m | 3:36PM0.25m | 4:06AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 443 | 427 | 525 | 372 | 547 | 600 | 960 | 1163 | 1208 | 1283 | 1162 | 1009 | 754 | 670 | 486 | 237 | 190 | 182 | 419 | 190 | 128 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 114 | 172 | 317 | 506 | 382 | 387 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 49 | 79 | 129 | 127 | 222 | 298 | 68 | 376 | 358 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 22 | W 12 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 170 | 59 | 39 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 18 | — | 3 | — | — | 18 | 18 | 3 | 148 | 53 | 14 | 52 | 46 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 31 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 53 | 1 | 7 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 64 | 53 | 1 | 53 | 106 | 7 | 53 | 45 | 4 | 16 | 106 | 16 |
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