Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The week kicks off with some decent size, but the wind isn’t playing ball straight away. The first proper standout comes on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning has a clean 6ft swell from the SSE (10-second period) with a moderate offshore wind, and the afternoon bumps up to 7ft from the same direction. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no worries there. The combined swell energy is in the moderate range (639 to 656), and it’s going to be good, clean surfing. The offshore wind will brush the faces nicely.

Thursday, July 30th, the morning session looks even better. You’ve got a 7ft SE swell (9-second period) with that same moderate offshore wind from the SSW. The energy is building (688), and the conditions are very good. The afternoon turns a bit cross-off, so stick to the morning if you want the best of it.

Friday, July 31st, is the real highlight of this run. The morning has a solid 8ft SE swell (10-second period) and a gentle offshore breeze from the southwest. The combined energy hits a strong 999, and it’s forecast for very good conditions. The afternoon stays clean with a lighter breeze. This is the one to circle, folks. Keep in mind that at this size, it’s going to be a bit much for beginners, and the crowd factor is listed as ‘often’, so expect company out there.

Over the weekend, August 1st and 2nd, things get bigger but messier. The swell jumps to 8ft from the ESE with a longer 11 to 12-second period. This is expert territory now, and the onshore wind from the NNE and NE will chop things up. The energy is very high (up to 1783), but the quality isn’t there for paddle surfing. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a clean wave ride.

Monday, August 3rd, is a real wildcard. The morning session offers a 7ft ESE swell (11-second period) with glassy conditions – a light breeze from the ENE. That’s a rare treat, and the energy is strong (892). This is another top pick if the forecast holds. The afternoon goes onshore again, so the dawn patrol is the move.

The rest of the first week of August drops off. Tuesday the 4th has some size (6 to 6ft) but with onshore wind. Wednesday the 5th sees the swell drop to 4ft, but the morning has a clean cross-off breeze, making for a fun, smaller session. From Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 9th, it’s mostly poor with onshore winds and a messy swell, so there’s a long gap of several days with nothing worth chasing until the very last day, which only has a tiny 2ft wave.

So to sum it up: your best bets are the mornings of Thursday July 30th, Friday July 31st, and the glassy session on Monday August 3rd. Make the most of it.

Rusty.

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