
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with 2,547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 1.6m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks at Dairy Beach (New Pier). It’s a mixed bag, but a couple of windows will get the blood pumping.
Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
We’ve got a strong pulse of swell arriving this Friday the 10th. It kicks off the period with a bang. Friday morning is looking like the standout. We’re talking solid 8 ft south swell with a long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, folks. The energy is pumping through at a hefty 2442, and with a light SSE cross-offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. This one’s for the experienced crew only though; at that size, it’s not a beginner’s game. The south direction is a good fit for this spot, too. It does get *often* busy here, so expect company if you’re paddling out.
Friday afternoon drops a hair to 8 ft but the wind stays clean, though the score drops off a bit – still surfable for the experienced.
Saturday the 11th sees the swell ease to a still-chunky 6 ft from the south, with a 13-second period. Light SSW cross-offshore winds keep it clean all day. The energy is down to a moderate 1125, but it’s still a decent day for intermediates who want a piece of the action without the Friday overhead freight train.
Sunday the 12th is smaller again – 5 ft dropping to 4 ft – and the wind picks up a bit. It’s clean but nothing to write home about. The energy is dropping into the 500-600 range. It’s a so-so day.
Monday and Tuesday (13th & 14th) see the swell shift to an ESE direction with a shorter 8-10 second period. The size hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft. Winds are light and clean, especially Tuesday afternoon which looks to have a bit more energy (703). Still, the shorter period makes it a little more crumbly, not the same grunt as the start of the run.
Wednesday the 15th is the sneaky second standout. Morning glass-off conditions with an ESE wind – it doesn’t get much cleaner than that. 7 ft swell with a 10-second period and energy at 800. For the intermediate surfer who wants a clean, fun wave without the Friday crowds and power, this is your session. The wind goes a bit cross in the arvo, so make the most of the morning glass.
From Thursday the 16th onward, it’s a slow fade. Friday the 17th is dead – onshore NE wind and tiny 3 ft waves. A gap of a few days of poor, onshore junk follows. Saturday the 18th shows a brief flicker of hope with a strong SSW offshore wind and a small 4 ft swell, but it’s weak.
Then we hit another dry spell. Monday the 21st has a weird little pulse come in the afternoon – a 7 ft ENE swell with a short 7-second period and light cross-offshore wind. It’s a messy one, though. The period is far too short for that size, so don’t expect much shape. There’s a couple of small windows late in the run on the 24th and 25th, but the winds are onshore and the swell is junky.
To sum it up: Friday the 10th morning is the big dog for the experts, with powerful, clean south groundswell. Wednesday the 15th morning is the best all-rounder for intermediates – clean, fun, and glassy. Don’t sleep on that Wednesday glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 2405 | 2412 | 1483 | 1103 | 1001 | 94 | 584 | 472 | 173 | 303 | 298 | 350 | 502 | 687 | 817 | 794 | 628 | 544 | 418 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.53m | 11:57AM1.41m | 00:35AM1.58m | 1:19PM1.52m | 1:44AM1.67m | 2:23PM1.66m | 2:41AM1.77m | 3:15PM1.80m | 3:30AM1.86m | 4:01PM1.92m | 4:14AM1.92m | 4:43PM1.98m | 4:55AM1.93m | 5:23PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.69m | 6:07PM0.68m | 7:05AM0.60m | 7:27PM0.59m | 8:08AM0.46m | 8:29PM0.48m | 8:59AM0.33m | 9:22PM0.37m | 9:45AM0.22m | 10:08PM0.29m | 10:27AM0.16m | 10:51PM0.26m | 11:06AM0.15m | ||||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | |
5:09 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
787 | 2405 | 2412 | 1483 | 1103 | 1001 | 865 | 584 | 472 | 173 | 303 | 298 | 350 | 502 | 687 | 817 | 794 | 628 | 544 | 418 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 11 | S 7 | S 8 |
36 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 62 | 83 | 53 | 179 | 202 | 157 | 110 | 54 | 51 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 42 | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | E 7 | — | S 13 | E 8 | — | SE 11 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | 3 | 22 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 16 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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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