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 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
20.1°C
1.4° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for our local stretch.

The next few days are a bit slow, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get you out of the sand. Your first chance is Sunday morning, the 13th, at Dairy Beach (New Pier). It’s not a standout, though. Waves are around chest-high at 4ft from the ENE with a short 9-second period and moderate energy (509). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so expect a few bumps. The water is 68°, a touch cooler than average for this time of year.

Tuesday the 15th afternoon is where it really comes together. The wind turns glassy, waves build to a solid 7ft from the east with a 10-second period, and the energy is up (796). That’s clean, powerful surf. This is the pick of the forecast.

Wednesday the 16th is smaller at 6ft and bumpy. Not worth chasing.

Thursday the 17th afternoon is a big one, but you need to be careful. A 12ft south swell with a 9-second period is rolling in with serious energy (2076). The wind is fresh offshore, but the report says it’s likely too big for this spot. Experts only.

Friday the 18th morning is more manageable with 7ft from the SSE, a light cross-offshore wind, and good energy (743). Clean and punchy.

Saturday the 19th is your best bet for a fun, all-level session. Both morning and afternoon show waves around 4-5ft from the SE, with light offshore and cross-offshore winds. Clean, consistent, and fun.

After that, the second week fades fast. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st are small (3ft or less) and weak. There’s a brief glassy moment Monday morning, but the swell is short and weak. From Tuesday the 22nd onward, it’s mostly small, choppy, and blown out. By the 28th, the energy is down to 63 – barely a ripple.

So your top picks are Tuesday afternoon the 15th for glassy, solid east swell, and Saturday the 19th for clean, fun waves. Thursday the 17th afternoon is for the brave and experienced only. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

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Energy kJ
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334
275
221
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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25
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High Tide
4:56PM2.09m
5:08AM1.93m
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
Low Tide
10:45AM0.13m
11:06PM0.19m
11:12AM0.20m
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
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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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