Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The forecast kicks off with some serious energy, but you've got to be patient. There's a big gap in the middle of the week where the wind just ruins everything, so pick your windows.

First up, Sunday the 23rd of August. Dairy Beach (New Pier) has got some proper size – 10ft of south swell. The energy is strong at 1843. That's a big wave, expert territory. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 15 mph, so it'll be clean, but the surf is marginal. The water temp is 70°, pretty average for this time of year. Sunday afternoon drops to 7ft from the south, still clean with a lighter SSE breeze at 9 mph, but still a big wave.

Monday the 24th is a total washout. Tiny onshore slop from the NE, nothing doing.

Tuesday the 25th stays small, with 2ft to 2ft from the SSE and S. Clean but no push.

Now, Wednesday the 26th is a real standout. The morning session is looking special. We've got a 4ft south swell, but check the period – 17 seconds. That is very long-period groundswell, meaning proper energy and long, waiting sets. The combined energy is 752, so moderate, but the quality will be top-notch. The wind is a light SSW at 6 mph, cross-off. Clean, glassy conditions. This one's for the experienced crew. Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft, but the wind swings ESE onshore and it gets choppy – pass.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a total loss. Strong NE winds, 22 to 25 mph, blowing straight onshore. The swell is there, up to 8ft, but it's a messy, blown-out washing machine. Not for paddle surfing – more of a kite day if you're keen.

The weekend, the 29th and 30th, stays poor. More NE onshore wind, big swell in the 7ft to 10ft range, but all messy.

Now we hit a better window. Monday the 31st of August morning. The wind swings south at 9 mph, cross-off, and the swell drops to 5ft from the ENE. The energy is low at 365, but it's clean. A surfable, average wave for intermediates.

Tuesday the 1st of September is small again, 4ft from the east, clean cross-off wind but not much power.

Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon is worth a mention. We get a clean 4ft from the ENE with a light SE breeze at 9 mph, cross-off. Clean, surfable, and the energy is 296. Nothing wild, but a good, fun session.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning is another one to circle. Light SSE wind at 6 mph, cross-off, with 5ft of ENE swell. Clean, glassy, and the energy is 358. Good for intermediates. Thursday afternoon, the wind howls from the SSW at 28 mph – forget it.

Now, Friday the 4th of September is the true standout of this whole forecast. Morning session. We've got 8ft of ENE swell, a long-period 9 seconds, and the energy is a strong 1675. But the magic is the wind – a light SW at 9 mph, blowing offshore. That's clean, lined-up waves. The comment says excellent for experienced surfers, and that's no joke. If you can handle the size, this is the day. Friday afternoon goes onshore and blows out.

The 5th and 6th of September offer some fun smaller waves. Saturday the 5th has 4ft from the east, and in the afternoon it goes glassy. Tiny, but if you're desperate. Sunday the 6th afternoon has 7ft from the ENE, clean cross-off, and the energy is 1135. That's a solid, powerful wave.

Monday the 7th of September is back to strong NE onshore wind. The end of the road.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best on offer is Friday morning, 4th September at Dairy Beach (New Pier). Big, powerful 8ft ENE swell, clean offshore wind. For the more patient surfer, Wednesday morning, 26th August is a gem with that super-long period groundswell and glassy conditions. For a solid, fun session, Thursday morning, 3rd September is your call.

Rusty.

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