
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. The first real sniff of a wave comes in on Sunday afternoon, the 19th of July, but it’s a marginal one. The tide is questionable and the surf is just okay. We’re seeing a 5ft SSE swell, but it’s coming in with a NE wind blowing onshore, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 73°F, about 2°F above average for this time of year. Not a standout.
Monday the 20th of July offers a little more size. The morning shows a 7ft SSE swell with a 12-second period and a cross-offshore wind from the south at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (1181), but the quality is still flagged as marginal. The afternoon drops to 6ft from the SE, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it pretty average. Still not the time to call in sick.
Then we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday the 21st of July all the way through Monday the 27th of July, the surf is poor. The wind is mostly onshore from the NE, and the swell is either small or wonky. The 25th of July has a long-period 4ft swell from the S at 15 seconds, but it’s blown out by a 19 mph NE wind. That long period would be a treat at a reef or point, but here it’s just messy.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning brings a 8ft S swell with a short 8-second period, but the wind is offshore from the SSW at 16 mph. That’s clean. The energy is moderate (697). This is for the experts though – 8ft is getting big. The afternoon is still solid at 7ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore.
The standout of the entire forecast is Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning shows a 7ft S swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1970 – that’s strong wave energy. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the S, a 16-second period, and 2287 energy. This is groundswell of the highest order. It’s gonna be powerful, with long lulls between sets, but the shape will be there for the crew who know how to handle it. Remember, that long period and size means it’s one for the experienced. The crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect plenty of company in the lineup.
Thursday the 30th of July’s morning session is worth a mention too. A 4ft S swell, 13 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph. The energy is 883. It’s a solid option for the intermediate surfer.
The first week of August is a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st of August has a 7ft ENE swell with a fresh offshore wind from the SW at 19 mph. The energy is strong (1464). But that swell is a short 9 seconds, so it’s a bit junky. Sunday the 2nd of August morning has an 8ft ENE swell, 10 seconds, and a huge 2297 energy, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not gonna be pretty. By Monday the 3rd, it’s fading back to onshore conditions.
For the best on offer, I’m calling Wednesday the 29th of July as the one to circle. That long-period S groundswell with clean cross-offshore wind is the real deal. Don’t sleep on the Tuesday morning either, if you want a bit less size but still clean.
Alright, keep your eyes on the horizon. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 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 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
583 | 933 | 1135 | 1082 | 683 | 546 | 494 | 396 | 361 | 314 | 259 | 161 | 127 | 553 | 618 | 649 | 1355 | 614 | 724 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | S 9 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | ENE 6 |
583 | 933 | 1135 | 1082 | 683 | 546 | 494 | 396 | 361 | 314 | 129 | 68 | 127 | 553 | 60 | 649 | 1355 | 614 | 724 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 17 | ENE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 19 | SE 10 | SSW 15 |
261 | 167 | 46 | 28 | 86 | 36 | 92 | 34 | 305 | 207 | 236 | 161 | 39 | 101 | 7 | 58 | 40 | 124 | 15 | 228 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 9 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | ENE 7 | S 21 | SSW 19 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | S 8 |
112 | 69 | 33 | 29 | 55 | 17 | 45 | 193 | 6 | — | 96 | 56 | 97 | 10 | 9 | 74 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
4 | — | 77 | — | — | 5 | 21 | 76 | 40 | 115 | 259 | 59 | 627 | 885 | 618 | — | — | 10 | 103 | 133 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 138 | 155 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 210 | 404 | 0 | 237 | 906 | 0 | 4 | 695 | 213 |
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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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