Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid nine days of onshore winds, mainly from the NE and ENE, blowing straight into the beach. The swell is there, but it’s messy. Swell heights are climbing from 6ft up to a massive 12ft, with combined wave energy hitting a thumping 1620 by the 14th, but the wind is just ruining it. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Thursday, the 17th. We get a solid 8ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the SSW. The combined energy is a strong 1346, and the wave comment says "fresh offshore and clean." That’s what we’ve been waiting for. This is for experienced surfers only at that size, but it’ll be lined up. The wind holds, but the swell gets bigger into the afternoon, hitting 10ft, so it’s a serious paddle.
If you’re looking for the standout, circle the morning of Monday, the 21st. We’ve got a 8ft south swell, period around 8 seconds, and the wind is moderate offshore from the SW. The combined energy is 1026, and it’s calling for "expect very good surf conditions." The swell direction is a touch south of the optimum east, but that offshore wind will clean everything up. This one is the pick of the bunch.
After that, the quality drops off again with onshore winds until the very end of the forecast. On Thursday morning, the 24th, we get a smaller 6ft east-northeast swell with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the south, and the waves are clean. Then, in the afternoon, it goes glassy. The swell drops to 5ft from the ENE, but with zero wind, it’ll be dead smooth. The combined energy is 593, so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a fun, clean session on a longboard or a fish, that’s your ticket.
So, to sum it up: the first nine days are a no-go. The 17th is a solid, expert-level day with an offshore wind. The absolute best bet is the morning of the 21st. And if you want a glassy, fun-sized session, hit the afternoon of the 24th.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 307 | 655 | 554 | 388 | 462 | 439 | 194 | 173 | 160 | 127 | 127 | 196 | 308 | 540 | 545 | 871 | 1618 | 1664 | 586 | 795 | 940 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.93m | 3:10AM1.90m | 3:29PM2.05m | 3:42AM1.98m | 4:00PM2.12m | 4:13AM2.02m | 4:29PM2.13m | 4:41AM2.00m | 4:56PM2.09m | 5:08AM1.93m | 5:23PM2.00m | 5:34AM1.83m | 5:48PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43AM0.32m | 9:07PM0.29m | 9:16AM0.19m | 9:39PM0.19m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:10PM0.14m | 10:17AM0.09m | 10:38PM0.14m | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:06PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.20m | 11:32PM0.29m | 11:37AM0.32m | 11:58PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 123 | 88 | 63 | 42 | 20 | 350 | 194 | 173 | 160 | 127 | 127 | 196 | 68 | 280 | 153 | 174 | 69 | 34 | 586 | 494 | 599 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 27 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 97 | 80 | 41 | 24 | 63 | 86 | 246 | 35 | 82 | 6 | 2 | — | 29 | 27 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 19 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 37 | 34 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 307 | 655 | 554 | 388 | 462 | 439 | 118 | 102 | — | — | 13 | — | 308 | 540 | 545 | 871 | 1618 | 1664 | — | 795 | 940 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 423 | 695 | 4 | 307 | 254 | 0 | 329 | 285 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 713 | 856 | 2 | 574 | 510 | 27 | 237 | 102 | 0 |
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