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 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
21.2°C
0.2° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, S swell with 7,753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 4th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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 coming down the pipe for Dairy Beach (New Pier). I’ve got to be straight with you – there’s a whole lot of nothing for the first several days, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. We’re talking a proper dry spell from Sunday the 30th of August right through to Thursday the 3rd of September. That’s nearly a full week of poor surf conditions as onshore and cross-off winds mess with small, weak energy.

Sunday the 30th starts off with a short-period 5-foot ENE swell, cross-off breeze, and overall poor surf quality. The combined wave energy is moderate though, but the wind is just too strong at 19 mph to make it enjoyable. Monday the 31st sees a drop in swell to 4 feet E with light winds, but the angle is wrong and the surf is just ordinary. Tuesday the 1st of September is even worse with onshore winds and a weak 4-foot E swell at a dreadful 6-second period. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are best skipped – onshore or cross-off slop.

Now, the first real standout happens way out on Friday the 4th of September. A serious pulse of S swell rolls in, hitting 18 feet with a period of 11 seconds. The combined swell energy is absolutely pumping – that’s very strong wave energy. The morning sees a fresh offshore SSW wind at 22 mph, which means clean, groomed faces. But – and this is a big but – 18 feet is massive. This is strictly for the experts. Beginners, stay well clear. The water temp is sitting at a very normal 70° for this time of year.

Into Saturday the 5th of September, we’ve still got a solid 12-foot S swell rolling through, but the wind swings cross-off and cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. Still too big for most at over 8 feet. The wave energy is still strong.

Sunday the 6th of September goes ugly again as onshore NE winds blow 16-22 mph over a long-period 8-foot S swell. That’s a messy combo – long period groundswell like that (16 seconds) really needs a point break to wrap around, and Dairy Beach is a beach setup. Expect it to close out.

By Monday the 7th of September afternoon, things finally start to look interesting again. The swell drops to 7 feet from the E at 9 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at only 9 mph. This is the second real highlight of the forecast. Clean, solid overhead surf with moderate wave energy. The crowd factor here is "often", so expect company if you paddle out.

The rest of the second week is mostly a write-off. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th get hammered by brutal SSW winds at 28 mph and 19 mph respectively. Small, clean but wind-affected surf. Thursday the 10th through Sunday the 13th is a repeat of onshore winds and weak swell – not worth the parking fee. The only flicker of hope is Saturday the 12th of September morning with a cross-off SSW wind over an 8-foot S swell, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the wave state is only marginal. Likely choppy and sectiony.

Monday the 14th of September sees a tiny 3-foot SE swell with a nice offshore SSW wind at 19 mph, but there’s just not enough size to do anything with it. Clean but flat.

So, the two days to circle on the calendar are Friday the 4th of September for the big-swell experts-only session, and Monday the 7th of September afternoon for the clean, solid overhead E swell with light winds. Everything else? Leave the board in the car, grab a coffee, and watch the horizon.

Catch ya in the water when it’s good.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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9
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11
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SSE
10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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319
207
207
225
234
184
98
148
122
94
73
485
344
48
6507
7440
3565
2330
1747
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Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
25
SSW
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
N
15
ENE
15
NE
5
W
20
S
15
S
10
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
20
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15
SE
10
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High Tide
5:04PM2.09m
5:13AM1.95m
5:32PM2.04m
5:42AM1.88m
6:03PM1.95m
6:14AM1.78m
6:36PM1.81m
6:50AM1.63m
7:14PM1.63m
7:38AM1.45m
8:11PM1.44m
9:12AM1.29m
10:28PM1.30m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:19AM0.15m
11:42PM0.26m
11:48AM0.23m
00:13AM0.35m
12:20PM0.36m
00:47AM0.49m
12:57PM0.54m
1:31AM0.65m
1:46PM0.74m
2:44AM0.82m
3:39PM0.92m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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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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