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 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.9° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SE 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 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Dairy Beach over the next couple of weeks, starting on the 2nd of August.

If you’re an experienced surfer, Sunday the 2nd of August is the standout, no question about it. We’ve got a solid 10-foot SE swell, and with a period of 12 seconds, there's proper grunt behind it. The combined energy is pumping at a massive 2547 (moderate wave energy). The offshore wind from the SSW (25 km/h) will keep it clean. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, but that won't matter when you're scoring. This one is for the crew who know their way around a bigger board. The morning session is the pick, the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-off wind, but still surfable for the keen ones.

Monday the 3rd still has decent clean lines in the morning with a 7-foot SE swell and that 11-second period, but the energy has backed off a bit (1137). It’s clean with a slight breeze, but not quite the same punch as Sunday.

Then things go quiet. Really quiet. From Tuesday the 4th right through to Saturday the 9th, conditions are poor for paddle surfing. The swell drops away, and the wind is mostly onshore or just plain bad. There’s a moment on Friday the 7th morning with a glassy surface, but the swell is tiny (3 feet) and weak, so it’s more of a paddle than a surf. This is a blank stretch of nearly a week.

Now, hold onto your hat for Monday the 10th of August. We’ve got another serious swell event coming in – a 10-foot S swell with a very long period of 15 seconds. The energy is through the roof at 4227 (strong wave energy). The catch? The water temp info isn’t here for that day, but the big issue is the wind is onshore from the NE. For a beach break like Dairy Beach, that long-period groundswell might wall up and close out, and with onshore wind, it’ll be a bumpy, difficult beast. The notes say tide conditions are questionable, so this one is just for the hardcore experts who know the bank. Tuesday the 11th afternoon sees the swell max out at a huge 12 feet (combined energy of 5821), but the forecast literally says it’s too big for this break. That’s a beware call, not a go call.

After that, from Wednesday the 12th onwards, it’s back to onshore winds and small, weak swell. A few knee-high days with rubbish wind. The end of the run from the 15th to the 17th has some ENE swell pushing 5 feet to 8 feet, but it’s all onshore and short period (6-7 seconds), so it’ll be bumpy and weak.

For the real surfers, Sunday the 2nd morning is the gold you're looking for. The 10th is one for the experienced locals to watch, but don't expect a classic dairy wave. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for the next window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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12
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11
2.2
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1.9
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1.7
ESE
10
1.6
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2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2547
2389
1732
1107
754
532
520
427
192
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109
106
81
140
217
428
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
5
S
5
ESE
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
10
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ENE
10
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10
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25
SSW
20
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10
SW
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ENE
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35
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35
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High Tide
6:02PM1.94m
6:10AM1.79m
6:34PM1.88m
6:42AM1.71m
7:10PM1.78m
7:20AM1.60m
7:53PM1.66m
8:10AM1.47m
8:52PM1.51m
9:31AM1.34m
10:33PM1.41m
11:49AM1.33m
00:34AM1.45m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.23m
00:11AM0.36m
12:17PM0.28m
00:44AM0.43m
12:50PM0.37m
1:21AM0.53m
1:29PM0.50m
2:09AM0.65m
2:21PM0.65m
3:21AM0.77m
3:49PM0.80m
5:21AM0.80m
6:06PM0.81m
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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).

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