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 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
21.3°C
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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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast for Dairy Beach is a bit of a mixed bag, with a whole lot of waiting for the real goods. The start is a write-off, but we’ve got a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping, especially for the more experienced crew.

The first few days are a total bust. Saturday the 22nd is a no-go with a howling 31 mph SSW wind making it impossible. Sunday the 23rd shows a big jump in size – 10 ft from the south with a 10-second period and a cross-offshore wind, which sounds tempting, but the score is low, likely due to tricky tides. The combined energy is massive (1878), so there’s power, but it’s probably a mess.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are tiny and weak, with onshore winds, so don’t even bother. The energy drops to 85 and 66, barely a ripple.

Then things get interesting. Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, is our first real standout. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the south with a very long 16-second period, light offshore winds from the SSE at 6 mph, and combined energy of 923. The water temp is 70°, which is bang on average for this time of year. This is a classic groundswell – long, powerful lines that will wrap in nicely. The long period means it’ll be a bit straight at the beach, so keep that in mind, but the conditions will be glassy and clean. *This is the best on offer for the first week.* The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and we get some chop, so stick to the morning.

From Thursday the 27th right through to the end of the month, we’re hammered by strong onshore winds from the NE, gusting up to 25 mph. The swell hangs around between 4 ft and 10 ft, but the wind is a nightmare. It’s going to be blown-out and choppy. The energy values are high (2000+ at times), but it’s all for the kite surfers, not paddle surfing. Skip it.

Monday the 31st of August brings another chance. The morning shows a clean 5 ft south swell with a long 14-second period, light cross-offshore winds from the S at 6 mph, and a solid 1032 energy. It’s a very similar setup to the 26th – clean, lined-up, and surfable. The afternoon drops off to 4 ft with less energy, so the morning is the pick.

The first week of September is a tease. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are onshore and messy. Thursday the 3rd has a 7 ft – 8 ft swell from the ENE, but with onshore winds, it’s not worth it.

Now, here’s the big one. Friday the 4th of September. This is a major event, but it’s for experts only. The morning brings a 13 ft south swell with an 11-second period and cross-offshore winds, while the afternoon is an 12 ft south swell with an incredible 12-second period and *glassy conditions* – a 3 mph easterly breeze. The combined energy is off the charts: 3750 and 3603. This is a very big, powerful swell. The forecast says it’s too big for this break, and I agree. It’s a solid, powerful groundswell that will be heavy and dangerous. Only the most experienced crew should even look at it. The afternoon is a true standout for those who can handle it, but for the average punter, this is a watch-from-the-beach day.

Saturday the 5th of September still has a solid 7 ft south swell with a 13-second period and clean conditions, making it a much safer option for strong intermediates. The energy is still high (1705). After that, it drops off quickly into Sunday the 6th with tiny, weak waves.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are the mornings of the 26th of August and the 31st of August. They’re your clean, fun, surfable days. The 4th of September is a standout for the big-wave chargers, but it’s a serious beast. Everything else is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
3
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.1
SSE
9
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
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9
1.3
S
16
1.7
S
17
2.5
S
17
2.2
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
2.5
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
22
1872
849
424
193
140
132
72
60
26
912
1680
4284
2004
1266
734
510
723
572
Wind (km/h)
50
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
5
NW
10
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
15
S
15
S
10
SW
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
NE
35
NE
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NE
25
NNE
30
NE
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NE
25
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
00:48AM1.27m
1:47PM1.32m
1:52AM1.40m
2:22PM1.50m
2:28AM1.55m
2:50PM1.67m
2:57AM1.68m
3:17PM1.82m
3:25AM1.80m
3:43PM1.94m
3:52AM1.89m
4:09PM2.04m
4:18AM1.95m
Low Tide
6:20PM1.00m
7:26AM0.86m
7:49PM0.85m
8:07AM0.70m
8:27PM0.69m
8:37AM0.55m
8:57PM0.54m
9:04AM0.41m
9:24PM0.40m
9:31AM0.28m
9:51PM0.30m
9:57AM0.19m
10:18PM0.22m
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Temp °C
32
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Feels °C
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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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