
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,025 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. 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 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's coming our way for Dairy Beach (New Pier). It's a beach and pier setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it's a consistent spot. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The next 16 days start off a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid energy in the water early on, with combined swell energy readings in the 400s (433 and 453) on Wednesday the 22nd, but the wind is blowing straight onshore from the NNE and NE, so that's going to mess things up. Thursday the 23rd is a bit better with a light S wind, but the swell is small at 3ft, and the conditions are just "ordinary." Friday the 24th is a write-off with a strong SSW breeze, and while the wave energy jumps to 2086 in the afternoon, that 10ft swell is going to be a jumbled mess with that wind.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. On Saturday morning, July 25th, we've got a real standout. The wind is glassy from the E, and we're looking at a 6ft SSE swell with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 484, so it's got some grunt. This is the best on offer for the first week. The glassy conditions will make for clean, fun waves, and it's a great size for intermediates. Crowds are often, so get in early.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are a return to onshore winds and messy surf. The swell is there but it's not worth the paddle. We then have a quiet run from Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 31st, with small, weak swells and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy drops right down, with readings like 83 and 120. It's a real lull.
Then, we get a big shift. The best part of the outlook is the first week of August. On Saturday, August 1st, the morning is glassy from the ESE, with a 3ft S swell that has a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 949, promising clean, powerful lines. This is a true standout for the long range – it's a groundswell, so it will be best at the pier, which handles that long period nicely. The only bummer is the afternoon turns cross-onshore, so make it a morning session.
On Sunday, August 2nd, we've got another glassy morning, this time with a 7ft ESE swell (9-second period) and energy of 728. That's a bit bigger, and still clean in the morning. Then on Monday, August 3rd, the swell jumps to 10ft from the E with energy over 3000. That's getting big – only for experts. The wind is onshore from the NE, so it's going to be a bit of a battle.
The real highlight for the experienced crew lands on Tuesday, August 4th. The afternoon sees an 12ft ENE swell with energy of 2307, and the wind is a cross-off from the SSE. That's a powerful, clean swell, but it's too big for this break for most people. The file says as much. Then Wednesday, August 5th, is the absolute best of the whole run. The morning has a 10ft ENE swell, offshore wind from the SW, and energy of 2032. The afternoon is similar with a 10ft ENE swell, offshore from the SSW, and energy of 2048. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and offshore, the wave energy is strong, and the swell is lined up. If you're a charger, this is your window.
The run finishes on Thursday, August 6th, with a more manageable 6ft E swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. A solid way to end the outlook.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle, with the best window being Saturday morning the 25th. The second week is where the magic happens, with the standout being Wednesday, August 5th, for the big-wave crew. The morning of August 1st is also a cracker for cleaner, smaller waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
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403 | 319 | 345 | 167 | 164 | 106 | 77 | 2025 | 505 | 477 | 367 | 313 | 202 | 197 | 186 | 192 | 170 | 127 | 120 | 119 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:51AM1.33m | 9:34PM1.41m | 10:13AM1.23m | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | 3:06PM1.60m | 3:13AM1.67m | 3:38PM1.73m | 3:44AM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.77m | 4:10AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | 8:53AM0.54m | 9:09PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:42PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 18 |
403 | 319 | 175 | 93 | 54 | 106 | 77 | 216 | 505 | 477 | 367 | 313 | 202 | 123 | 54 | 128 | 131 | 127 | 120 | 119 | 662 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 9 |
305 | 261 | 236 | 167 | 189 | 20 | 6 | 59 | 554 | 387 | 231 | 165 | 257 | 181 | 83 | 76 | 81 | 98 | 82 | 276 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SSW 13 | S 15 | SE 12 | E 9 | SSW 22 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | SSE 11 | E 9 | E 8 | S 20 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | E 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SSW 10 |
6 | — | 137 | 109 | 164 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 40 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 91 | 24 | 21 | 51 | 89 | 2 | 94 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SW 2 | — | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — |
24 | 134 | 345 | 1 | — | 396 | 1721 | 2025 | — | — | — | 3 | 41 | 197 | 186 | 192 | 170 | — | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 334 | 1 | 107 | 0 | 354 | 404 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 213 | 683 | 1 | 4 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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