Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.85° S 31.04° E

Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
21.7° C
0.4° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 2,252 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Aug 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and the first few days are a write-off. The ocean’s a mess, with onshore winds and weak, short-period slop. You’re better off doing a few jobs around the house than getting wet.

The first glimmer of hope is on Sunday, August 9th at Dairy Beach (New Pier). It’s small, maybe 3ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the S. The energy is weak, so it’s going to be soft and crumbly. You’ll get a few waves, but it’s not setting the world on fire.

Then, on Monday, August 10th, the ocean wakes up with a vengeance. A big S swell hits, and it’s pumping 11-12ft with a 9-second period. The energy is massive, but it’s just too much for this break. It’s going to be a closeout, and unless you’re a seasoned pro, you’re going to get smashed. The wind is offshore in the afternoon, which makes it look good, but the size is just overwhelming. This is a day for the extreme few.

Things settle down a bit on Tuesday, August 11th, but it’s still on the bigger side, with 8ft of SSE swell. The rain and fresh wind make it messy, and it’s a marginal day. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but it’s still not great.

Wednesday, August 12th is a better call. The swell is still significant, around 10ft in the morning, but the wind is light and the conditions are cleaner. The afternoon is the better session, with the swell easing to 8ft and the wind staying light. It’s a powerful day, but there’s some order to it.

Now, Thursday, August 13th is the standout of the first week. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the ESE, the wind goes glassy, and the ocean is clean. This is a proper surf day. The waves have some push, the faces are smooth, and it’s a lot more fun for everyone. This is the day to get out there.

The weekend and early next week are a bust. The NE wind is on it, and we get a run of poor, weak days with small, junky swell. It’s a real lull, and there’s nothing doing.

We get a little tease on Monday, August 17th with a glassy morning and a clean 3ft E swell, but it’s small and the afternoon turns onshore.

The action picks up again in the second week. Friday, August 21st has a good afternoon session. A 6ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, and a light breeze keeping it clean. It’s a solid, fun day.

But the real highlight of the second week is Saturday, August 22nd. The morning is good, but the afternoon is where it’s at. A 10ft S swell rolls in, and the energy is strong. The wind is light and cross-off, and the conditions are rated as very good. This is a powerful, thumping day, and it’s going to be one for the books if you’re up for it. Not for the faint of heart.

So, there you have it. The first week’s best bet is Thursday the 13th, and the second week’s big one is Saturday the 22nd. The water temp is about normal for the season. Keep an eye on those two days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Thu afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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87
188
280
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60
2252
1730
899
763
468
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1389
1168
743
512
339
237
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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WNW
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S
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SW
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High Tide
10:33PM1.41m
11:49AM1.33m
00:34AM1.45m
1:29PM1.48m
1:51AM1.59m
2:27PM1.68m
2:43AM1.75m
3:12PM1.86m
3:25AM1.88m
3:50PM2.00m
4:03AM1.96m
4:26PM2.07m
4:37AM2.00m
Low Tide
5:21AM0.80m
6:06PM0.81m
7:07AM0.68m
7:39PM0.67m
8:10AM0.50m
8:36PM0.50m
8:56AM0.33m
9:21PM0.35m
9:36AM0.20m
9:59PM0.24m
10:12AM0.12m
10:35PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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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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