Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.85° S 31.04° E

Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
22.0° C
0.7° 

Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dairy Beach (New Pier) this week:

The surf forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Dairy Beach (New Pier).

We’ve got a window of 16 days, but it starts off with a bang. The first real standout is Sunday, August 2nd. We’re looking at a solid 10 ft SE groundswell with a 12-second period, and the water’s sitting at a comfortable 72°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wave energy is through the roof (2547), so this is going to be a powerful, chunky day. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze from the SSW, keeping things clean, but this is definitely one for experienced surfers only – that kind of size will push you around. The afternoon stays clean but gets a cross-off wind, so the morning is the pick. The only downside is that it’s often crowded here, so expect some company.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is a gem. The swell drops to a still very respectable 7 ft from the SE, but the magic is the glassy conditions. The wind is a light SSE breeze at just 3 mph, the water is flat, and the waves will be smooth and user-friendly. The energy is still strong (1125), making it a great session for a solid intermediate who wants clean, powerful lines without the crowd pressure of the weekend.

After that, it gets quiet. Tuesday through to the following Saturday, we’re stuck in a poor run of onshore winds and small, weak swell. That’s five days of flat or junk conditions, with wave energy dropping below 300. It’s a definite gap.

The next flicker of hope comes on Sunday, August 9th, in the afternoon. A new 8 ft S swell rolls in, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, which will keep it lumpy. The energy is back up (1707), but it’s marginal. The Monday morning, August 10th, is better: a 5 ft S swell with a clean offshore SW wind at 12 mph, and moderate energy (701). It’s surfable but not a standout.

The real eye-opener in the second week is Thursday, August 13th. The morning brings a massive 15 ft S groundswell with a 13-second period, and the energy reading is a gigantic 7463. That’s an absolute monster. The wind is a light northerly, so it’s not ideal, but the swell is so big it’s only for experts. The tide might be tricky, but if you’re a big-wave charger, this is the day. The next morning, Friday, August 14th, is pure glass. The swell drops to 10 ft from the SSE, but with zero wind, it’s as clean as it gets. The energy is still huge (2673), and the afternoon stays glassy with a 10 ft SE swell. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers, and the calm conditions will make paddling out a breeze.

The run ends on Saturday, August 15th, with a clean 6 ft SE swell and a moderate offshore, but after that, it’s back to onshore winds and small, weak waves again for the last couple of days.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning, August 2nd, for power and size, and Friday, August 14th, for perfect glassy conditions on a big swell. The middle of the week has a long flat spell, but the second week delivers a couple of serious slabs for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
11
2.2
SE
11
1.9
SE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.8
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2547
2515
1635
1107
769
532
541
427
192
197
188
154
122
120
83
81
83
83
275
201
276
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NW
30
S
30
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
15
E
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:02PM1.94m
6:10AM1.79m
6:34PM1.88m
6:42AM1.71m
7:10PM1.78m
7:20AM1.60m
7:53PM1.66m
8:10AM1.47m
8:52PM1.51m
9:31AM1.34m
10:33PM1.41m
11:49AM1.33m
00:34AM1.45m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.23m
00:11AM0.36m
12:17PM0.28m
00:44AM0.43m
12:50PM0.37m
1:21AM0.53m
1:29PM0.50m
2:09AM0.65m
2:21PM0.65m
3:21AM0.77m
3:49PM0.80m
5:21AM0.80m
6:06PM0.81m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
18
20
20
18
19
20
19
22
22
21
21
21
20
20
20
19
23
25
22
Feels °C
14
15
17
19
19
19
17
18
19
20
19
19
17
18
17
21
19
19
20
22
21
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Dairy Beach (New Pier):

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


Information about the Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Dairy Beach (New Pier), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

Nearest locationNearest