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 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dairy Beach (New Pier) sea temperature is
22.3° C
0.5° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, S swell with 2,242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSE 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 (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what’s on the menu for Dairy Beach (New Pier) for the next couple of weeks.

The first wave worth paddling for is this Sunday morning, the 19th of July. It ain’t gonna be huge, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. We got a 5ft south swell, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is glassy from the ENE, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is pumpin’ at 1003 (moderate wave energy), enough to get you into a few. It’s a beach and pier setup, so that long period will hold up. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

That Sunday morning is the standout for the first week. The rest of the weekend and into Monday the 20th, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops. Monday has a bigger 7ft swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s a fight. The energy is still solid at 1243, but it ain’t the clean, glassy kind.

From Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of the month, it’s a bit of a washout. The wind is mostly onshore, and the swell is choppy and weak. The energy drops into the hundreds and even the tens – it’s not worth wettin’ a wetsuit for. There’s a gap of about a week and a half where the surf is just poor.

Now, for the long-range promise, keep an eye on Wednesday the 29th of July. We got a solid 7ft to 8ft swell from the south with a 13-second period, and the energy is up to 1841 (strong wave energy). The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but for experienced surfers, there’s some serious power. That’s for the crew who don’t mind a bit of a battle.

Then, the real one to watch is Monday the 3rd of August. The forecast has a 6ft south swell with an 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The wind is glassy, and the energy is a massive 2646 (strong wave energy). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, making paddling out easier. The water temp is still about average. This is a promising standout, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

All in all, this Sunday morning is the go-to, with that glassy, clean 5ft south swell. The rest of the week is a dud, but the 3rd of August is shaping up to be a cracker.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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376
314
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1209
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:14PM1.78m
7:24AM1.59m
7:52PM1.65m
8:03AM1.46m
8:36PM1.52m
8:51AM1.33m
9:34PM1.41m
10:13AM1.23m
11:07PM1.35m
12:17PM1.23m
00:47AM1.38m
1:42PM1.33m
1:52AM1.47m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.37m
1:26AM0.52m
1:31PM0.50m
2:06AM0.65m
2:09PM0.64m
2:56AM0.77m
2:58PM0.77m
4:10AM0.86m
4:18PM0.88m
6:01AM0.86m
6:17PM0.89m
7:26AM0.78m
7:39PM0.81m
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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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