Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve had a look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’re going to have to sit through a lot of onshore junk before we see anything worth getting properly excited about.
The first real chance for a wave is on Monday the 17th, but it’s not looking great. The swell is around 6ft from the ENE, but the wind is blowing straight onshore from the NE at 9 mph. The water is sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (1157), but with that wind, it’s going to be a messy, bumpy mess. Not worth the paddle.
We then hit a long, dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th all the way through to Saturday the 22nd, the winds are a mix of onshore and cross-off, but the swell is tiny and weak. The energy readings are all low, under 200 most of the time, with heights dropping below 3ft. There’s nothing to chase here, just blown-out dribble.
The first real standout comes on Sunday the 23rd. A pulse of SSW swell hits, pushing 7ft, with a period of 10 seconds and moderate energy (934). The wind is cross-offshore from the S at 16 mph, which should keep things reasonably clean. This is a solid, intermediate-sized swell. For a beach/pier setup like Dairy Beach (New Pier), this is where it starts to get interesting. The direction is from the S, which isn’t the optimum E direction, but the size and clean wind make it the best option on offer for that day. Monday morning the 24th looks even bigger, with a 10ft SSW groundswell, a very long period of 17 seconds, and very strong energy (4606). That’s expert territory. The wind is a light cross-on, so it might be a bit lumpy, but the power is undeniable. This is a big, deep-water swell, so expect long, heavy sets. That Monday morning is the absolute peak of the window.
After that, we’re back to the onshore grind. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th see the wind swing back to the NE, blowing onshore at 13-19 mph, ruining the fun. The swell drops off, and the energy fades.
For a quick look at the second week: Thursday the 27th afternoon shows a glimmer with a 6ft ENE swell and clean cross-offshore wind from the S at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (433). It’s smaller, but clean. Then the signal fades again into the end of the month.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is Sunday the 23rd for a solid, clean session on the SSW swell, and Monday the 24th for the big boys who want to tackle a serious, powerful groundswell. Everything else is a write-off thanks to the wind. Keep the boards waxed for that Sunday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 16 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
492 | 496 | 515 | 534 | 750 | 514 | 653 | 392 | 234 | 192 | 155 | 112 | 86 | 124 | 80 | 46 | 157 | 89 | 1384 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:30PM2.06m | 5:41AM1.91m | 6:00PM1.97m | 6:10AM1.80m | 6:29PM1.85m | 6:38AM1.67m | 6:58PM1.71m | 7:05AM1.52m | 7:27PM1.56m | 7:37AM1.37m | 8:04PM1.40m | 8:28AM1.22m | 9:28PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:39PM0.23m | 11:47AM0.20m | 00:10AM0.33m | 12:15PM0.32m | 00:39AM0.45m | 12:42PM0.46m | 1:08AM0.59m | 1:09PM0.61m | 1:41AM0.74m | 1:39PM0.78m | 2:29AM0.89m | 2:31PM0.94m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 7 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
492 | 496 | 515 | 534 | 750 | 514 | 500 | 392 | 234 | 192 | 155 | 112 | 86 | 124 | 80 | 192 | 174 | 89 | 1384 | 547 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 8 | — |
15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 25 | 54 | 125 | 174 | 210 | 46 | 20 | 376 | 21 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | — | — |
4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 8 | — | 46 | 12 | 2 | 20 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | E 8 | NE 5 |
— | — | 7 | 36 | 48 | 44 | 653 | — | 10 | 15 | 8 | — | 6 | 73 | 35 | 141 | 157 | — | 33 | 103 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 155 | 155 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 329 | 684 | 26 | 4 | 894 | 218 |
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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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