
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 2,531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Dairy Beach (New Pier). Rusty here, and I’ll tell you straight – the start is pretty grim. Water temp is about 68°, which feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year, maybe a degree and a half off, so you’ll notice it.
The forecast opens Sunday the 13th, and it’s a dud. Cross-onshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph, with a weak 5 ft swell at a short 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 540, but it’s choppy and messy. The wind gets stronger through the afternoon and into Monday, with onshore winds and the swell jumping up, but it’s all blown out.
Monday the 14th is a definite skip – near gale-force winds and a big, unruly 12 ft swell that’s way too much for a beach break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not fun.
Tuesday the 15th looks like a turnaround. The morning is glassy – barely any wind, with a 7 ft easterly swell at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (685), and it’ll be clean, but the period is short, so don’t expect groundswell quality. Still, a glassy 7 ft wave at a beach break is a decent window. Expect crowds though – this spot gets busy when it’s clean.
Wednesday the 16th is rideable but not perfect. Morning has a light cross-shore breeze from the SE, with a 6 ft E swell at a better 10 seconds. Energy is moderate (688). The afternoon brings a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 19 mph, but that’s a bit fresh, so it’ll be bumpy.
The real standout is Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th. Thursday morning delivers a clean 5 ft easterly swell at 10 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (410), and the waves should have decent shape. Not huge, but fun. Friday morning has a 6 ft ESE swell at 9 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to strong (1127) – that’s a noticeable step up in power. Clean conditions, consistent, and the swell direction is a solid match for the break’s optimum from the east. This is your best bet for a proper session.
But Saturday the 19th is a big one. A massive 13 ft ESE groundswell at 9 seconds is forecast for the morning, with a light offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2531). The problem is, that’s just too big for this beach break. It’s expert-only, and even then, it’ll be a wild, dangerous paddle. The wind is favorable, but the swell size is a major caveat.
After that, the surf drops off. Sunday the 20th through to the end of the forecast period is mostly onshore wind and small, weak swell. The energy drops well below 500, and the wind is generally poor. There’s a brief window on Thursday the 24th with a fresh offshore wind, but the swell is only 3 ft to 3 ft – not enough to get excited about. The following days look flat or blown out.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are Tuesday morning the 15th for glassy but short-period waves, and Friday morning the 18th for a clean, punchy 6 ft swell with good energy. Saturday the 19th is for experts only due to the massive size. The rest of the fortnight is a mix of small, windy, or just plain poor conditions. Crowds are likely when it’s good, so plan accordingly.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
300 | 94 | 273 | 644 | 1606 | 1480 | 685 | 1109 | 1122 | 669 | 586 | 443 | 410 | 347 | 552 | 561 | 276 | 1639 | 2531 | 1764 | 2509 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:56PM2.09m | 5:08AM1.93m | 5:23PM2.00m | 5:34AM1.83m | 5:48PM1.88m | 5:58AM1.71m | 6:12PM1.73m | 6:23AM1.56m | 6:36PM1.57m | 6:49AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.40m | 7:28AM1.25m | 7:47PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:06PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.20m | 11:32PM0.29m | 11:37AM0.32m | 11:58PM0.41m | 12:00PM0.46m | 00:22AM0.55m | 12:24PM0.62m | 00:49AM0.70m | 12:49PM0.79m | 1:22AM0.86m | 1:24PM0.97m | 3:13AM1.00m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | S 15 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 12 |
169 | 315 | 50 | 99 | 121 | 64 | 685 | 780 | 697 | 669 | 586 | 443 | 410 | 347 | 552 | 227 | 235 | 24 | 42 | 1764 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 9 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | — | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | — | SSW 14 | — |
71 | 78 | 196 | 81 | 2 | — | 29 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 21 | — | 234 | 169 | 129 | 62 | — | 37 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | E 8 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | S 10 | — | — | SSW 13 | E 9 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
274 | 54 | 69 | 53 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 28 | 8 | — | — | 17 | 170 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
300 | 94 | 273 | 644 | 1606 | 1480 | — | 1109 | 1122 | — | — | 126 | 419 | 929 | — | 561 | 276 | 1639 | 2531 | 1294 | 2509 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 906 | 862 | 683 | 554 | 129 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 153 | 862 | 244 | 0 | 404 | 54 | 0 | 237 | 0 | 1 | 906 | 1 |
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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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