Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, but a few sessions are worth paddling out for.

The first real session kicks off on Sunday afternoon, August 23rd. We’ve got a 7ft south swell, period of 10 seconds, with a moderate energy (777). The breeze is a cross-off from the SSE at 15 km/h, so the surface will be clean. The water’s at 70°, which is about normal for the season. This is a solid, fun day for an intermediate surfer, and the break is consistent, so you’ll get waves. Expect crowds to be likely.

From there, it goes quiet. Monday and Tuesday are a no-go with onshore winds and tiny swell. Tuesday afternoon, there’s a 2ft south swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy is moderate (366). The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s small. That long period might give you a few fun walls, but it’s not a standout.

The absolute standout is Wednesday, August 26th, in the afternoon. This is the session to aim for. We’ve got a 5ft south swell with a 17-second period, packing strong energy (1553). The wind is offshore from the SSW at 15 km/h, so it’s going to be glassy and clean. This is for experienced surfers only—the swell’s over 5ft, so it’s too big for beginners. The long period will make the waves shape up nicely, though it might break a little straight on the beach. Look for the rip bowls.

From Thursday, August 27th, through the end of the first week, it’s a mess. Strong onshore northeasterlies and building swell up to 12ft mean the beach is blown out. The energy is strong (over 1000), but the wind is howling onshore. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The second week starts to show some life. On Monday, August 31st, the afternoon brings a 6ft south swell with a 9-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the SE. The energy is moderate (673), and the conditions are clean. It’s a fun, surfable day.

And then on September 7th, Monday morning and afternoon, we get another good one. A 5ft south swell with a 13-second period, light offshore winds in the morning, and a light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is solid (879 and 865). This is another excellent session for experienced surfers, with clean, lined-up waves. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth it.

Overall, there’s a big gap of poor surf from Thursday, August 27th, right through to the end of the month, with a few windows in between. The best is Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, and the early part of the second week. Keep your eyes on the 26th—that’s a beauty.

Rusty.

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