Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking at Dairy Beach (New Pier).

The next few days are looking pretty good for a solid session, but be warned, this run of swell is a mixed bag. We've got a decent pulse of energy coming in from the south, with strong wave energy (around 1125) and a solid 5.9ft of swell. The wind is swinging cross-off, which is a nice touch. That Saturday morning is the pick of the bunch – clean, powerful, and with a 13-second period, it's got some proper grunt to it. The afternoon stays clean too, but keep an eye on the risk of a thunderstorm. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Sunday morning still holds at 4.6ft from the south with a 12-second period and clean conditions, so that's a solid option. The afternoon turns a bit sloppy with a cross-on wind, so get it early.

Monday drops off. The swell gets smaller and the wind goes onshore, so it's a day to stay on the beach. Tuesday is small and messy, and Wednesday is a write-off with onshore wind and poor surf.

Thursday, the 16th of July, is a return to form. The wind goes cross-off again, and the swell is a clean 4.6ft from the ESE. Not the biggest, but it'll be clean and fun.

Now, Friday the 17th has a bit of a blow. The wind picks up to 18 mph, making the 3.9ft swell look pretty ordinary. The following Saturday the 18th has a moment of magic: early morning with an offshore wind, but the swell is only 2.9ft. The afternoon, however, sees a big jump in energy to 1363 but it's onshore, so it's a bit of a tease.

The second week is where it gets dicey. Sunday the 19th has a massive 8.2ft swell from the south, but with a brutal onshore gale, it's a mess. That's one for the experts only, and even then, it's not going to be pretty. Monday the 20th afternoon looks like your best bet in that stretch – a clean 4.6ft from the SSE with a gentle offshore breeze. The wave energy is high (993), and it's a genuine standout for that week.

After that, it's a long run of onshore wind and small, short-period junk until the 24th of July. That Friday sees a 9.8ft swell from the ENE, but it's a short period, onshore wind, and likely a washing machine. The 25th of July offers a glimmer: a glassy morning with a tiny 4.6ft ENE swell, but it's really just a knee-high dribbler for the most part.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 11th is the clear winner. That morning session is the one. For the second week, the Monday 20th afternoon is the only standout, but it's a good one if you can get it. The rest of the second week is mostly a write-off unless you're a glutton for punishment.

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