
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, S swell with 3,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period with S 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 (Sep 04) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple weeks at Dairy Beach (New Pier). Gotta be straight with you, it's a mixed bag. There's a big lull to start, but we've got a couple of sessions that could be absolute crackers if you pick your days.
Right now, through Thursday the 3rd and into most of next week, it’s pretty grim. The wind is on it or cross-onshore, and the swell is either weak or just messy. There’s a lot of onshore junk coming from the NE. You’re looking at a solid 5-6 day stretch where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.
The first real glimmer of hope hits on Friday the 4th of September. Fresh offshore wind from the SSW is swinging in, and it’s going to clean things right up. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the S with 629 units of energy, but it jumps to 12 ft in the afternoon with a massive energy reading of 1910. Now, that's a lot of water. For the experienced crew, the afternoon session with that strong offshore breeze will have some proper, powerful lines. It's likely too big for beginners, and it could be right at the top end of what’s manageable.
After that, it goes quiet again. You've got days of small, onshore slop. There is a notable spike on the 7th with a long-period 17-second swell from the S at 8 ft - that's a true groundswell - but the wind is howling onshore from the NE at 18-25 mph, churning it into an ugly, blown-out mess. Not worth your time.
The one true standout, the session you should circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning looks amazing. The wind is barely a whisper from the SSE at just 3 mph, glassy clean, and we’ve got a strong 8 ft swell from the ENE pumping in with 1230 of energy. That's an excellent combo for Dairy Beach – clean conditions with proper, punchy waves. It’ll be well overhead, so intermediate and above will be in heaven. The afternoon stays clean with a fresh offshore, but the swell jumps to 10 ft which is getting into "experts only" territory.
Following that, the 16th stays big (10 ft from the NE), but the wind is cross-on, so it won't be as perfect as Tuesday. Then on the 18th of September, we see another classic setup: a strong 8 ft S swell with a moderate offshore wind from the SSW, giving clean, powerful conditions for experienced surfers.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. Pounce on Friday the 4th afternoon if you're an expert looking for a big, clean challenge. But the absolute winner, the one to plan for, is the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September. Glassy, solid, and all yours.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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69 | 161 | 629 | 377 | 1040 | 1847 | 1739 | 953 | 743 | 277 | 196 | 181 | 169 | 3146 | 1988 | 672 | 331 | 542 | 327 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:50AM1.63m | 7:14PM1.63m | 7:38AM1.45m | 8:11PM1.44m | 9:12AM1.29m | 10:28PM1.30m | 12:19PM1.33m | 00:53AM1.40m | 1:37PM1.54m | 1:54AM1.59m | 2:21PM1.75m | 2:35AM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:47AM0.49m | 12:57PM0.54m | 1:31AM0.65m | 1:46PM0.74m | 2:44AM0.82m | 3:39PM0.92m | 5:32AM0.86m | 6:39PM0.85m | 7:14AM0.69m | 7:49PM0.65m | 8:04AM0.49m | 8:32PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
628 | 192 | 119 | 377 | 80 | 49 | 49 | 953 | 743 | 273 | 196 | 181 | 130 | 3146 | 1988 | 672 | 331 | 248 | 134 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | NE 8 | S 17 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 22 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 17 |
69 | 60 | — | — | 68 | 14 | 23 | 50 | 72 | 277 | 158 | 191 | 616 | — | — | 15 | 102 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 |
13 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 112 | 104 | 64 | 194 | 98 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | 161 | 629 | 421 | 1040 | 1847 | 1739 | — | — | — | — | — | 169 | 144 | 373 | 353 | 270 | 542 | 327 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 218 | 404 | 242 | 1241 | 1241 | 802 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 713 | 713 | 354 | 456 | 476 | 4 |
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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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