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 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
22.8° C
1.2° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 (Jul 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the outlook for Dairy Beach starts off pretty grim. The whole first week is a write-off – we’re looking at a solid gap of about 7 days of nothing worth paddling out for. The onshore winds from the NE are just junking it up, and the swell is all over the place. It’s a tough start.

Come Monday the 27th, there’s a tiny glimmer. The morning shows a 5ft NE swell, but it’s a short-period 6-second windswell, and with a cross-shore breeze, it’s just a mess. The afternoon actually cleans up with a proper offshore from the SSW, but the swell drops to 3ft ENE, so you’re on a grovel board for ordinary waves. Not worth the drive.

Tuesday the 28th is a no-go, with the wind switching and a risk of thunderstorms. The real glimmer of hope hits on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning is looking like the standout. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSE swell, an 8-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SW. The energy is pumping with a combined energy reading of 759 (moderate wave energy). That’s a proper session. The afternoon stays good with 7ft, but the morning is the pick. Just be aware it’s a fair-sized swell, maybe pushing it for beginners, but intermediate surfers are going to have a blast.

Thursday the 30th holds some cleaner swell at 6ft, but the wind is cross-off, not pure offshore. Still, it’s a decent day. Then things back off again through the weekend into early August. The wind goes back onshore and the size drops.

Now, there’s a bit of talk on the horizon. On Tuesday the 4th of August, we see a longer period groundswell arrive – 6ft SE swell with a 13-second period. The energy is high (1058 – strong wave energy). But the wind is onshore, NE. It’s a curse. The swell is there, but it’s going to be bumpy and messy. If the wind ever swings offshore, that day would be incredible, but as it stands, it’s a frustrating session.

The very end of the outlook, on Monday the 10th of August, is a big one. An 8ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, and finally, a cross-offshore wind from the south. The energy is massive at 1646 (very strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. For a beach break, that’s a powerful, heavy wave. This is for experts only; 8ft with that much energy is a proper paddle battle. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 7ft, but still a big day.

So, the best bet is clear: Wednesday the 29th of July morning. That’s your window. The offshore wind, solid 7ft SSE swell, and clean conditions make it the standout. The big 10th of August is a wildcard – massive energy but a cross-offshore wind, which might be more interesting for the kite crew than a straight paddle session. Keep an eye on it, but don’t get your hopes up too high.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
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SE
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16
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
190
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59
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113
149
959
676
562
603
442
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331
267
207
155
131
133
644
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
5
ESE
20
SSW
25
SW
20
S
25
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
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15
S
10
WSW
20
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25
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20
WSW
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SSW
15
SSE
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High Tide
2:30PM1.47m
2:37AM1.57m
3:06PM1.60m
3:13AM1.67m
3:38PM1.73m
3:44AM1.75m
4:07PM1.83m
4:14AM1.81m
4:36PM1.91m
4:43AM1.85m
5:04PM1.95m
5:11AM1.85m
5:33PM1.96m
Low Tide
8:16AM0.66m
8:30PM0.69m
8:53AM0.54m
9:09PM0.58m
9:25AM0.43m
9:42PM0.47m
9:54AM0.34m
10:13PM0.39m
10:23AM0.27m
10:43PM0.34m
10:50AM0.23m
11:12PM0.31m
11:18AM0.21m
11:41PM0.32m
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Temp °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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