Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what Dairy Beach (New Pier) is offering up over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. Monday the 3rd of August actually looks pretty decent for an intermediate surfer – we’ve got a clean 7ft swell pushing in from the southeast, with a 10-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the SSE. The water’s sitting at a normal 71°, nothing unusual there. The combined energy is moderate at 833, and the waves are looking clean. That’s your best bet early on.

But then things go flat and messy. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are mostly onshore junk – 3ft to 5ft of wind-affected slop, with the wind blowing right on it. You’ll be paddling into chop. Thursday the 6th has a cross-off chance in the afternoon with 3ft, but it’s weak. Friday through to Sunday the 9th get worse – onshore winds pick up, and by Sunday afternoon we’ve got a messy 7ft on a short 7-second period, with a fresh breeze ruining it. That’s a no-go.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting, but only for the brave. On Tuesday the 11th of August, the swell jumps up to a massive 20ft from the south, with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is a massive 9621 – that’s some serious power. But the comment says it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-on, and it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, for paddle surfing, this is a pass. If you’re into kites, well, that setup might be worth a look, but for a board, it’s a hard no.

Wednesday the 12th is still too big and blown out – 13ft to 15ft with a strong breeze on it. Keep your board in the car.

We finally get a window again on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning session brings a clean 6ft from the southeast, with an 11-second period and a cross-off breeze from the south. The combined energy is a solid 881 and the waves are expected to be very good. That’s a proper standout for the second week – clean, manageable size, and good shape. The afternoon drops to 5ft but still cross-off, though it’s only marginal.

After that, from Friday the 14th through to the end of the run, it’s back to small, onshore, or weak conditions. The 16th of August has a tiny 3ft cross-off in the afternoon, but it’s only surfable, not exciting. The 17th and 18th are just poor – wind picks up again, and the energy drops right off into double digits.

So, to wrap it up: your best surf is Monday the 3rd of August for a clean, fun 7ft, and then Thursday the 13th of August for a solid, clean 6ft. Everything else is either too small, too blown out, or too big. The 11th and 12th are for the kite crew only.

Rusty.

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