Dadonghai Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.22° N 109.52° E

Dadonghai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dadonghai sea temperature is
28.2° C
1.2° 

Dadonghai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dadonghai surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dadonghai this week:

The surf forecast for Dadonghai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dadonghai in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dadonghai over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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222
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176
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:45AM1.85m
10:43AM1.88m
11:38AM1.83m
12:31PM1.72m
3:05AM0.66m
1:20PM1.54m
3:20AM0.78m
2:07PM1.31m
3:45AM0.92m
2:53PM1.08m
4:15AM1.06m
Low Tide
6:42PM-0.13m
7:28PM-0.11m
8:09PM-0.02m
8:42PM0.10m
5:38AM0.61m
9:08PM0.24m
7:11AM0.64m
9:24PM0.37m
8:46AM0.66m
9:31PM0.48m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Dadonghai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dadonghai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dadonghai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dadonghai 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 (Dadonghai) 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 Dadonghai 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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