Dadonghai Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.22° N 109.52° E

Dadonghai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dadonghai sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.5° 

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


Dadonghai surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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0
0
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0
0
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0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
5
0.6
S
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
1
S
9
1
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
29
108
173
45
44
73
66
81
165
140
314
222
171
212
176
109
104
107
60
77
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
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20
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30
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25
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20
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20
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15
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5
NW
25
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15
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10
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25
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20
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20
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25
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15
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:08AM1.32m
6:54AM1.48m
7:48AM1.63m
8:46AM1.76m
9:45AM1.85m
10:43AM1.88m
11:38AM1.83m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.60m
2:41PM0.37m
3:56PM0.17m
4:57PM0.01m
5:52PM-0.10m
6:42PM-0.13m
7:28PM-0.11m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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6:11
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7:22
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 mm
2
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Temp °C
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
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28
29
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29
29
28
Feels °C
31
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32
29
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33
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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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