Dahomey Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The surf at Dahomey right now is pretty flat and messy. We're looking at small, weak waves over the next couple of days – 2 to 3 feet, outta the NW, and the wind's junk. Onshore or cross-onshore, chop everywhere. The energy's weak, just around 100 to 250, and it's just not worth the paddle. You gotta wait for better.

Wednesday the 16th is more of the same, maybe a touch bigger – up to 4 feet by the afternoon – but that NW wind at 12-13 mph is onshore, and it's a mess. Energy bumps to 275, but it's still poor quality.

Now Thursday the 17th, we get some push – up to 6 feet in the morning, NW at 9 seconds. That's some size, but the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore, and it's lumpy. Energy's up to 572-697, but it's just not clean. If you're a strong surfer, you might find a few, but you'll be working for 'em.

Friday the 18th, though – that's the first good look. Morning is completely glassy, no wind whatsoever. Swell is 5 feet from the NW at 10 seconds, energy at 456. That's a clean, fun wave. For beginners, 5 feet is pushing it, but for anyone with some time in the water, it's solid. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. Friday morning is the pick of the early week. The afternoon gets chopped again, so get out before the breeze kicks in.

The weekend is up and down. Saturday the 19th has some size – around 3-4 feet – but the period drops to 9 seconds and it's cross-shore all day. Not great. Sunday the 20th morning is better – cross-offshore, clean, 4 feet from the NNW at 13 seconds, energy at 555. That's a decent wave and the wind is helping. But the afternoon is blown out with a 15 mph cross-shore. Get on it early Sunday.

Monday the 21st is small – 3 feet – but glassy in the morning. Clean, but not much power.

Alright, the real standout of this whole stretch is Tuesday the 22nd morning. Swell is 4-5 feet from the NW at 13 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore and light. The energy is pumping at 769 – that's the most organised swell of the period. It's clean, it's got punch, and it's gonna be the best waves you'll see for a while. Crowds are possible, so get there early. The period is long enough that it might be a bit walled at a beach break, but at Dahomey, that direction, it's gonna be fun.

After that, it fades fast. Wednesday the 23rd is back to small and glassy – 3 feet – but no power. Thursday the 24th is tiny, barely 2 feet, and poor.

But hold on – Friday the 25th morning, there's another sneaky one. Swell is only 3 feet, but the period jumps to 17 seconds. That's a long, clean groundswell, and the wind is cross-offshore. Energy's at 498. It's not big, but it's clean and lined up. A good session if you're patient.

Then Saturday the 26th morning – that's the other big one. 5 feet from the NW at 13 seconds, cross-offshore, clean, and the energy is at 745 – the highest of the whole period. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets blown out, but that morning window is going to be proper. A true standout.

After that, it drops off again. Sunday the 27th is poor, small, cross-shore. Monday the 28th has some size – up to 5 feet by the afternoon – but it's onshore and messy, energy at 821, but that doesn't matter when it's chopped up. Tuesday the 29th is marginal – 3-4 feet – onshore, and fading.

So, the two days to really save for: Tuesday the 22nd morning and Saturday the 26th morning. Both clean, cross-offshore, decent size and solid energy. Friday the 25th morning is a hidden gem if you like long period. The rest is a lot of average with some poor mixed in.

Oh, and there's a gap with no surf on offer right at the start – the 12th and 13th are flat, and the 14th and 15th are all poor. So if you're planning around those days, you might be outta luck. But for the 22nd and 26th, set the alarm and don't miss it.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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