Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.85° S 31.04° E

Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.1° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with 2,513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE 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 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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 coming up for Dairy Beach (New Pier). It’s a bit of a mixed bag this fortnight, with a whole lot of wind-ruined days early on, but there’s a real standout window for the experienced crew if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a stretch of poor conditions. The wind is howling onshore from the NE, blowing 22 mph to 25 mph, and the swell is mostly messy short-period stuff. The energy is there, though – we’re seeing combined swell energy values of 1743 and 1604, which is strong, but it’s all blown out with that onshore wind. The 27th and 28th are write-offs, with the swell on the 28th afternoon hitting 8 ft from the ENE at a weak 8 seconds, but it’s all wind chop. The 29th is the same story, with a 12 ft ENE swell in the afternoon, but the wind is a brutal 28 mph onshore. That’s not surfable, that’s a kite session.

The 30th brings a change. The wind shifts to a cross-off from the SSW at 22 mph, and the swell is 6 ft ENE at 9 seconds. The conditions are clean, but the energy drops to 670, and the forecast is still marginal. Monday the 31st is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind drops to a light breeze, coming from the S at 6 mph, and it’s cross-off. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the E, with a period of 9 seconds, and combined energy of 454. We’ve got “expect good surf conditions” in the data. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. That’s your best early option for a longboard or a fun log.

Then we hit another dry spell. The 1st and 2nd of September are mostly poor, with onshore winds returning. The 3rd is a write-off with onshore NE winds. On the 4th, we see a big 8 ft S swell start to push in with a 13-second period and combined energy of 2396, but it’s all onshore NE wind. The afternoon is a brutal 12 ft S swell with 28 mph winds. That’s ugly.

Now, for the real standout. Mark your calendars for Monday the 7th of September. The morning brings a 8 ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, with a light SSE breeze at 9 mph, and it’s cross-off. The conditions are clean, and the data says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The combined energy is 1521, solid. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 12 ft from the E at 9 seconds, with the same light wind, and the energy hits 2321. The report says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. The score is high, but that size is expert territory only. If you’re a strong surfer, that Monday is the one to aim for. The crowd factor is listed as “often” at Dairy Beach, so expect company.

The 8th and 9th are still big, with 10 ft and 12 ft ENE swells, but the wind shifts onshore, so it’s not as good. The 10th and 11th fade back to smaller, cleaner conditions but with strong cross-off winds, so nothing special.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit change.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust for the most part. The 31st of August is your fun-size clean day. The real prize is Monday the 7th of September, but that’s only for the experienced crew. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
16
2.1
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
13
2.5
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8
2.4
NE
8
2.4
ENE
8
3.5
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8
2.5
ENE
9
1.9
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9
1.6
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10
1.2
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9
1.2
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9
1.2
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10
1.1
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9
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9
1.9
ENE
6
1.8
NE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3528
1638
1006
757
455
815
631
679
1405
1022
611
426
242
246
262
198
157
246
263
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
35
NE
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NE
30
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
35
NE
45
NE
20
NNE
35
SSW
35
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSE
10
WSW
30
NE
25
NE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:25AM1.80m
3:43PM1.94m
3:52AM1.89m
4:09PM2.04m
4:18AM1.95m
4:36PM2.08m
4:45AM1.97m
5:04PM2.09m
5:13AM1.95m
5:32PM2.04m
5:42AM1.88m
6:03PM1.95m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.40m
9:31AM0.28m
9:51PM0.30m
9:57AM0.19m
10:18PM0.22m
10:23AM0.13m
10:45PM0.19m
10:51AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:19AM0.15m
11:42PM0.26m
11:48AM0.23m
00:13AM0.35m
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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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