Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with 2,242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSE 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 (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what’s on the menu for Dairy Beach (New Pier) for the next couple of weeks.
The first wave worth paddling for is this Sunday morning, the 19th of July. It ain’t gonna be huge, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. We got a 5ft south swell, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is glassy from the ENE, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is pumpin’ at 1003 (moderate wave energy), enough to get you into a few. It’s a beach and pier setup, so that long period will hold up. Crowds are likely, so get in early.
That Sunday morning is the standout for the first week. The rest of the weekend and into Monday the 20th, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops. Monday has a bigger 7ft swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s a fight. The energy is still solid at 1243, but it ain’t the clean, glassy kind.
From Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of the month, it’s a bit of a washout. The wind is mostly onshore, and the swell is choppy and weak. The energy drops into the hundreds and even the tens – it’s not worth wettin’ a wetsuit for. There’s a gap of about a week and a half where the surf is just poor.
Now, for the long-range promise, keep an eye on Wednesday the 29th of July. We got a solid 7ft to 8ft swell from the south with a 13-second period, and the energy is up to 1841 (strong wave energy). The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but for experienced surfers, there’s some serious power. That’s for the crew who don’t mind a bit of a battle.
Then, the real one to watch is Monday the 3rd of August. The forecast has a 6ft south swell with an 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The wind is glassy, and the energy is a massive 2646 (strong wave energy). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, making paddling out easier. The water temp is still about average. This is a promising standout, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
All in all, this Sunday morning is the go-to, with that glassy, clean 5ft south swell. The rest of the week is a dud, but the 3rd of August is shaping up to be a cracker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 639 | 660 | 933 | 1197 | 993 | 748 | 546 | 537 | 376 | 314 | 278 | 199 | 161 | 103 | 450 | 356 | 1209 | 1652 | 726 | 1027 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.78m | 7:24AM1.59m | 7:52PM1.65m | 8:03AM1.46m | 8:36PM1.52m | 8:51AM1.33m | 9:34PM1.41m | 10:13AM1.23m | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:26AM0.52m | 1:31PM0.50m | 2:06AM0.65m | 2:09PM0.64m | 2:56AM0.77m | 2:58PM0.77m | 4:10AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 639 | 660 | 933 | 1197 | 993 | 748 | 546 | 537 | 376 | 314 | 278 | 97 | 161 | 103 | 77 | 356 | 1209 | 1652 | 726 | 1027 | 775 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | ENE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SSW 19 | SE 11 | S 20 | SE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 272 | 261 | 173 | 46 | 28 | 84 | 57 | 92 | 34 | 305 | 207 | 199 | 44 | 21 | 4 | 59 | 295 | 40 | 119 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 13 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 92 | 71 | 69 | 50 | 17 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 191 | 6 | 6 | 98 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 58 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | 3 | 19 | 76 | 24 | 93 | 182 | 238 | 768 | 450 | — | — | — | 43 | 16 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 683 | 740 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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