Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,808 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s talk Dairy Beach. The pick of the whole 16 days is one single window, and then a lot of wind-ruined swell after that. The first real session to aim for is Wednesday, August 26th. The morning starts with some clouds and a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze from the south. That wind is the difference-maker – it’ll keep the 4 ft S swell smooth. The period is a strong 18 seconds, which is proper long-interval groundswell, so the wave shape will be well above average. The combined swell energy is 920 (moderate energy). The water temp is 70°, which is just a touch below the norm; feels average.
Wednesday afternoon is where it peaks. Swell jumps to 7 ft from the south, still with that long 18-second period, and the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-off from the SSE. That’s glassy. The energy surges to 2715 – strong energy, and this is the true standout. This is excellent surf, but the size puts it into experienced category; if you’re not comfortable with solid overhead waves, sit this one out. That’s your best bet.
From Thursday, August 27th, the wind swings onshore from the NE and cranks up. There’s still swell, sometimes a lot of it, but the conditions turn ugly. Friday through Sunday is all onshore trash. The ENE swell that pushes in over the weekend just gets flattened by 19-25 mph NE winds. The energy readings are high for some of those, but you can’t surf it.
Monday, August 31st offers a slight break with a light 6 mph cross-shore from the SE, but it’s only marginal on the 4 ft E swell. The first week of September is mostly poor.
The next real chance is Saturday, September 5th. The afternoon shapes up with a light 6 mph cross-off from the SSE and an 8 ft E swell. The wind is perfect, the energy is strong at 1424, and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
After that, it’s more onshore mayhem and big, unsurfable swell right to the end. When Dairy Beach isn’t blown out, it’s a ripper for anyone with the skills to handle size. That Wednesday, August 26th, is your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 18 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 68 | 235 | 13 | 901 | 2715 | 3272 | 1343 | 794 | 663 | 455 | 941 | 696 | 753 | 1435 | 1397 | 456 | 314 | 382 | 207 | 230 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:50PM1.67m | 2:57AM1.68m | 3:17PM1.82m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37AM0.55m | 8:57PM0.54m | 9:04AM0.41m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 421 | 387 | 669 | 901 | 2715 | 3272 | 1343 | 794 | 663 | 455 | 297 | 181 | 263 | 193 | 858 | 456 | 314 | 207 | 160 | 230 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 18 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | — | SE 12 | — | S 17 | — | — | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 11 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | E 9 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 235 | 13 | 140 | — | 6 | — | 281 | — | — | 86 | 253 | 12 | — | 72 | — | — | — | 207 | 86 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 45 | 7 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 8 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 21 | — | — | — | 131 | 589 | 569 | 429 | 941 | 696 | 753 | 1435 | 1397 | 77 | 402 | 382 | — | 1 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 695 | 695 | 408 | 403 | 687 | 410 | 423 | 685 | 1 | 213 | 155 | 0 | 54 | 780 | 4 |
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