
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks. Got a bit of a mixed bag comin' our way, so let's break it down.
We're starting off a little slow, to be honest. Wednesday afternoon is a no-go with a strong onshore wind and messy surf. The water temp is sittin' around about 72°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothin' unusual there.
Thursday morning is a little better, with a small 3ft SE swell and an offshore-ish cross-off wind. It's clean, but it's small and weak (258 energy units). Thursday afternoon is similar, just very average.
Friday looks wild. The morning is blown out with 28 mph winds, so forget it. But Friday afternoon? Whoa. We're lookin' at a big 12ft S swell, but here's the thing – this break can't handle that size. For 12ft surf, you'd want to be an expert, and even then, the strong energy (2902 energy units) and clean-off wind might make it more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. I'd steer clear unless you're towed in.
Saturday morning 25th July is where we finally get a decent window. Lookin' at a clean 6ft SSE swell with light cross-off winds. The period is a touch short at 10 seconds, but the energy is moderate (563) and conditions look good. This is probably the best bet in the early part of the run. The water temp is still average for this time of year, around 72°F.
Sunday and Monday slip back into trash territory – onshore winds killin' the vibe with small, weak swell. Tuesday 28th July has a small, clean 3ft E swell but nothing to write home about.
Alright, now for the standouts. If you're lookin' ahead, mark your calendar for Thursday 30th July morning. We're lookin' at a 6ft SSE swell with the wind going totally glassy. That means perfect, clean conditions. It's a bit weak on energy (601), but the combination of that glassy surface and chest-to-head-high waves is gonna be special. Expect some crowds though, as this spot is often busy when it's good.
Then there's Friday 31st July. This is the one I'd circle. Morning brings a strong 8ft SE swell with a clean, offshore WSW wind. The energy is pumpin' at 975 units. This is gonna be a proper session for the experienced crew. The afternoon holds similar quality with an 8ft ESE swell and light offshore wind (1028 energy). Both of these windows are top tier. That bigger swell (over 8ft) means this is for the experts only – it'll be a bit too much for beginners.
After that little burst of gold, things fade again. Early August has some clean mornings on the 2nd (5ft E swell, glassy) but the energy drops off. The rest of the first week of August is plagued by easterly onshore winds and junky waves. The 5th of August has a clean, small 5ft E swell in the afternoon, but it's nothin' special.
The last few days fade out with tiny, onshore slop. There's a clean 3ft E swell on the 6th of August afternoon with an offshore wind, but it's small and weak (120 energy).
So, to wrap it up: the next few days are mostly for checking your gear. The two standout periods are Saturday 25th July morning for the clean, chest-high swell, and then the real gold is Thursday 30th July morning (glassy perfection) and Friday 31st July (proper sizable, clean conditions for experts). The long-range stuff (the second week) is less certain, but the 30th and 31st look like they could be absolute crackers. Be ready for crowds on the 30th. Get after it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
319 | 312 | 167 | 164 | 106 | 60 | 2859 | 588 | 556 | 529 | 470 | 247 | 163 | 98 | 237 | 154 | 100 | 126 | 151 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:34PM1.41m | 10:13AM1.23m | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | 3:06PM1.60m | 3:13AM1.67m | 3:38PM1.73m | 3:44AM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.77m | 4:10AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | 8:53AM0.54m | 9:09PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:42PM0.47m | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 20 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 10 |
319 | 163 | 91 | 192 | 106 | 60 | 194 | 588 | 556 | 529 | 470 | 247 | 162 | 86 | 124 | 41 | 100 | 126 | 151 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | S 22 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 9 |
261 | 236 | 167 | 164 | 20 | 36 | 43 | 457 | 314 | 231 | 165 | 257 | 181 | 74 | 24 | 25 | 98 | 131 | 120 | 136 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | S 15 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 7 | — | SE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SW 12 | S 6 | SSW 15 |
— | 137 | 109 | 53 | 6 | 5 | — | 42 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | 83 | 75 | 7 | 31 | 36 | 16 | 300 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — |
156 | 312 | 3 | — | 454 | 2302 | 2859 | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | 163 | 98 | 237 | 154 | 5 | 20 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 1 | 129 | 0 | 739 | 683 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 153 | 683 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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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