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 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.3° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 2,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Looking at the charts for Dairy Beach (New Pier) and honestly, we've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at a pretty standard 71°F for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

We’re kicking off on Monday the 10th of August with a big, raw Southerly swell pushing through at a solid 12 feet. The combined energy is massive, clocking in at (1790), and that's just too much. The wind is a strong 25 mph cross-off, which keeps the surface clean, but this is expert territory for sure. The afternoon looks similar with a strong offshore breeze, but the sheer size makes it a grind just to get out.

Tuesday the 11th sees the swell drop a touch, but it’s still sizeable and messy with a shorter 8-second period. The morning is 8 feet from the SSE with a 22 mph cross-off, and honestly, it’s looking pretty average with tide issues. Not worth getting excited about.

Wednesday the 12th shows a lot of rain showers about. The morning has 10 feet of SE swell (1304 energy), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon improves a bit with lighter winds and 8 feet, but it’s still not a standout.

Now, Thursday the 13th to Friday the 14th starts to tidy up. Thursday offers clean 6-foot waves in the morning with light cross-off winds, and Friday morning the 14th is where we get a real window. It’s the standout of the first week. You’ve got a glassy 5 feet from the ESE with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a manageable (337). That’s clean, just about chest to head high, and perfect for an intermediate surfer looking to get a few good ones. The only catch is it'll be busy – this spot gets crowded often. Friday afternoon gets blown out by a cross-on breeze, so get your session in early.

We then hit a lull. From Saturday the 15th right through to the start of the following week, the swell gets mixed up with onshore easterly winds and a longer 11-second period. The energy is moderate (around 900-1000), but the conditions are just not ideal for a clean paddle session.

We get another small, glassy window on Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th mornings. Expect clean 5 to 6-foot waves with very light winds. These are nice, mellow sessions for a longboard.

After that, it goes pretty flat and ordinary from the 19th onwards. Strong winds kick up again, and the swell drops down under 4 feet until Saturday the 22nd, which brings a short-period, onshore 6-foot windswell. That’s more of a choppy mess for kites than a clean paddle.

Looking way out, the forecast suggests a significant pulse on the 24th and 25th of August. Tuesday the 25th morning in particular has a raw Southerly swell at 10 feet with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is back up at (1195). It’s powerful and clean, but again, that's a big, expert-only wave. Something to keep an eye on for the brave crew, but it's a long way out and could change.

So to sum it up: this Friday morning, the 14th, is your best bet for clean, fun surf. Otherwise, it’s either too big, too blown, or too small.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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S
9
3.5
S
9
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
2.3
SE
10
3
SE
9
2.4
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
1.7
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9
1.4
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8
1.5
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8
1.5
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8
1.5
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10
1.8
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10
1.9
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11
1.9
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11
2.1
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12
2
E
11
1.9
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11
1.8
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1744
2322
1288
891
587
978
1291
973
743
449
281
300
293
423
680
894
850
1215
976
850
720
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
W
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NW
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
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on
on
cross
on
on
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High Tide
2:27PM1.68m
2:43AM1.75m
3:12PM1.86m
3:25AM1.88m
3:50PM2.00m
4:03AM1.96m
4:26PM2.07m
4:37AM2.00m
4:59PM2.09m
5:10AM1.98m
5:30PM2.06m
5:41AM1.91m
6:00PM1.97m
Low Tide
8:10AM0.50m
8:36PM0.50m
8:56AM0.33m
9:21PM0.35m
9:36AM0.20m
9:59PM0.24m
10:12AM0.12m
10:35PM0.18m
10:45AM0.09m
11:08PM0.18m
11:17AM0.12m
11:39PM0.23m
11:47AM0.20m
00:10AM0.33m
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5:28
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 mm
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4
9
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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16
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18
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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).

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