Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.85° S 31.04° E

Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
21.4°C
0.1° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,090 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with ENE 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 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks at Dairy Beach. It's a mixed bag, to be honest, so let's get into it.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a rough patch. The start of this run is pretty much a wipeout for us. For several days, we've got onshore winds and junky, weak swell. The water temp is sitting at 71°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so the ocean feels normal, but the waves aren't delivering. There's some energy in the water with moderate readings, but it's all for nothing with that wind. We're staring at a solid dead spell until the end of the month.

Then, around Sunday the 30th, things start to look a little more promising. The wind finally swings around to a cross-offshore direction, and the surf cleans up. We're seeing some waist-high lines, but it's pretty marginal. The swell's a bit disorganized, and you'll be scratching for a few. It's not worth getting too excited about, but at least the water looks better.

Monday the 31st holds some hope, too. The wind goes light and a little cross, and while the swell drops a bit, it's surfable. Then in the afternoon, we get a proper offshore breeze and some cleaner conditions, but the swell is just not there. It's a one-star type of day, where you're just happy to be in the water.

The first few days of September look average. We get some clean windows with offshore winds on Wednesday and Thursday, but the swell's small. Then, hold onto your board, because Friday the 4th of September is where it gets wild. The swell just explodes. We're talking a massive 21ft of south swell, and the energy reading is off the charts at a staggering 14237. But, and it's a big but, the wind is howling onshore with a near gale. It's going to be a complete mess. This is not a surf day; this is a day to watch from the beach and maybe think about kite surfing because the conditions will be more favorable for that.

Saturday the 5th is still huge, with 13ft of south swell early. The wind is better, and it's clean, but this is way too big for this spot. It's only for experts, and even then, it's a dangerous, heavy day. The model is even saying it's too big for the break. The following days, the swell starts to fade but stays significant. We've got strong offshore winds which will keep it clean, but it's still big and you'll be fighting it just to get out past the break. This big swell event is the standout, but it's a wild card.

Looking further out, around Tuesday the 8th of September, we finally see a bit of light. The wind goes offshore and moderate, the surf is still a solid 7ft from the ENE, and the conditions finally line up. The model gives us a "very good" nod for the first time. This is your best bet for the whole run if you're after some clean, proper waves. Wednesday the 9th is similar but the wind starts to go onshore, so you'll want to be on it early.

After that, it fades back into small, poor conditions for the end of the run. The last few days are a drift. So, if I'm calling it, the window is Tuesday the 8th of September. It's not perfect, but it's promising. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or way too big. The long-range stuff looks okay, but it's less certain.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1006
757
455
742
614
661
1261
785
456
363
240
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306
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386
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:43PM1.94m
3:52AM1.89m
4:09PM2.04m
4:18AM1.95m
4:36PM2.08m
4:45AM1.97m
5:04PM2.09m
5:13AM1.95m
5:32PM2.04m
5:42AM1.88m
6:03PM1.95m
6:14AM1.78m
6:36PM1.81m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.30m
9:57AM0.19m
10:18PM0.22m
10:23AM0.13m
10:45PM0.19m
10:51AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:19AM0.15m
11:42PM0.26m
11:48AM0.23m
00:13AM0.35m
12:20PM0.36m
00:47AM0.49m
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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.

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