Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.85° S 31.04° E

Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
20.4°C
1.1° 

Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)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 cookin’ for Dairy Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid gap of nothing worthwhile until Tuesday the 15th. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want the rubber.

Tuesday the 15th sees the first real chance. Morning is marginal with a 7ft E swell and cross-off wind from the south at 9 mph, but the afternoon is where it’s at. Glassy conditions, SE wind at just 3 mph, and a clean 6ft E swell. The energy is moderate (619) and the period is a touch short at 9 seconds, but for a Tuesday arvo session, you could do a lot worse.

Wednesday the 16th has a clean 5ft E swell in the afternoon but it’s ruined by a strong cross-off breeze from the SSW at 28 mph. Not worth the paddle.

Thursday the 17th shapes up nicely. Light rain in the morning but don’t let that put you off. A 6ft SSE swell with a clean cross-off breeze from the south at just 3 mph. The afternoon looks even better with a 5ft E swell and offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf with moderate energy (755). This is a standout – the wind is right, the swell is manageable, and it’s gonna be a fun one.

Friday the 18th is a different story. The swell jumps to 12ft to 13ft from the SE and SSE. The wind is favourable in the morning with a cross-off westerly, and strong offshore in the afternoon from the SW, but the size is too big for this break. This is expert territory only if you’ve got the nerve, but for most of us, it’s a pass. The energy is huge (1875 to 2386), but the guidance says it’s too big for Dairy Beach.

Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st is a write-off. Onshore winds from the NE and strong onshore flow keep the surf messy. Swell drops but the wind stays ugly. Avoid.

Tuesday the 22nd offers a glimmer. A 7ft S swell with fresh offshore wind from the SSW at 22 mph in the morning. It’s clean but the energy is moderate (927) and the guidance flags it as marginal. The afternoon is cleaner but the wind switches to cross-off. Worth a look if you’re keen but don’t expect perfection.

Wednesday the 23rd is back to onshore junk from the NE. Not worth the drive.

Thursday the 24th sees a drop-off. Only 3ft S swell in the morning with a cross-off breeze, and 3ft in the afternoon with glassy conditions. The period is long at 11 seconds but the size is tiny. Marginal at best.

Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th are mostly poor. Onshore winds and messy surf. Saturday afternoon has a fresh offshore from the SSW at 19 mph with a 5ft ENE swell, but it’s marginal.

Now, Sunday the 27th – this is the other standout. The morning has a 8ft ENE swell with moderate offshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph, and the afternoon goes off. 10ft ENE swell, cross-off breeze from the south at 9 mph, clean, and the energy is strong (1220). The period is short at 8 seconds, but the size and wind combo make it a proper session. Get on it if you can.

Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th are back to onshore slop from the NE. The window closes hard.

Best on offer: Thursday the 17th afternoon for clean, fun waves, and Sunday the 27th afternoon for the bigger, punchier swell. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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619
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333
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386
635
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1868
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
5:23PM2.00m
5:34AM1.83m
5:48PM1.88m
5:58AM1.71m
6:12PM1.73m
6:23AM1.56m
6:36PM1.57m
6:49AM1.41m
7:02PM1.40m
7:28AM1.25m
7:47PM1.22m
12:04PM1.17m
00:37AM1.21m
Low Tide
11:32PM0.29m
11:37AM0.32m
11:58PM0.41m
12:00PM0.46m
00:22AM0.55m
12:24PM0.62m
00:49AM0.70m
12:49PM0.79m
1:22AM0.86m
1:24PM0.97m
3:13AM1.00m
6:40PM1.03m
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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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