
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 22s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
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 comin’ down at Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks.
First up, it’s a quiet start. The first real sniff of a wave isn’t until Friday the 24th, but don’t get too excited. We’ve got a beefy 13ft swell rollin’ in from the south with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2842, so there’s plenty of power. But with a strong breeze honkin’ from the SSW at 28 mph, it’s gonna be a wild, blown-out mess. That swell is just too big for this break anyway. Friday afternoon drops to 10ft, but the wind is still fresh and cross-off, making it a no-go for a paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Saturday the 25th is where we start to see a glimmer. The morning brings a cleaner 6ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind drops right back to a light breeze at 6 mph, blowin’ cross-off. The energy is moderate at 633. It’s surfable, but it’s not gonna blow your mind. Saturday afternoon stays similar at 6ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, puttin’ a bit of bump on the face.
We hit a real dry patch from Sunday the 26th all the way through to the end of the month. The wind is onshore, the swell is weak or wonky, and the scores are a flat zero. It’s a proper lull, and it’s gonna be a few days of nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Now, hold onto your board, because Thursday the 30th is a bit of a tease. The morning brings a 8ft SE swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong at 1088. The wind is fresh offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. The guidance says it’s marginal, so it’s a watch-and-wait situation. Thursday afternoon sees the same size but the wind cranks up to a strong breeze, makin’ it hard to paddle into.
The standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, circle Friday the 31st of July. The morning is already lookin’ good with a 10ft ESE groundswell and a 13-second period. That’s a long period, so it’ll have some proper energy and shape. The wind is fresh offshore, keepin’ it clean. The combined energy is a massive 2780. But the real gem is Friday afternoon. The swell holds at 10ft, the period is still a juicy 13 seconds, the wind drops to a moderate offshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 3113. This is excellent surf for experienced crew. The long period means it’ll be clean and powerful, but it might break a bit straight on the beach, so look for a bank. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Saturday the 1st of August keeps the fun going. Morning brings a 8ft ESE swell with a 12-second period (1725 energy) and a light cross-off breeze. Then Saturday afternoon is pure magic – 7ft ESE swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind. The energy is 1315. That’s a beautiful window for a long session.
After that, the wind turns onshore again from Sunday the 2nd, and the options drop right off. The swell hangs around in the 5ft to 6ft range, but onshore wind kills it. Monday the 3rd has a brief moment of glassy conditions in the morning with a 5ft ESE swell, so that could be a sneaky fun session, but the energy is only moderate at 500. The rest of the week into early August is a write-off with onshore wind and dropping swell.
So, the best bet is clear: Friday the 31st of July afternoon is the top pick for the experienced crew, with Saturday the 1st of August afternoon giving you a glassy, clean option that’s a little more forgiving. Don’t sleep on that Friday arvo.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
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106 | 2730 | 1553 | 542 | 631 | 612 | 522 | 373 | 206 | 92 | 99 | 49 | 74 | 250 | 413 | 829 | 748 | 885 | 749 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | 3:06PM1.60m | 3:13AM1.67m | 3:38PM1.73m | 3:44AM1.75m | 4:07PM1.83m | 4:14AM1.81m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | 8:53AM0.54m | 9:09PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:42PM0.47m | 9:54AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 12 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 19 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 |
106 | 76 | 192 | 542 | 631 | 612 | 522 | 373 | 206 | 91 | 55 | 49 | 74 | 79 | 206 | 421 | 953 | 631 | 749 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 22 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | ENE 6 | SSW 16 | S 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 |
10 | 36 | 43 | 457 | 309 | 225 | 163 | 312 | 307 | 117 | 118 | 18 | 52 | 160 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 85 | 331 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | S 16 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
6 | — | 2 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 134 | 34 | 64 | 6 | 118 | — | — | — | — | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
246 | 2730 | 1553 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 42 | 92 | 99 | 61 | 289 | 250 | 413 | 829 | 748 | 885 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 354 | 683 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 1 | 4 | 687 | 218 | 4 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 404 | 0 | 713 | 1241 | 47 |
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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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