
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about Dairy Beach. The upcoming sixteen days are a proper mixed bag, and honestly, it’s a tale of two halves. The standout moment is a real brute of a swell that rolls in right at the start, but you’ve got to be on your game.
It kicks off on Monday, 10th August. There’s a solid 13ft S swell rolling in during the afternoon, with a period of 10 seconds and a strong offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is a hefty 2796 (strong). That’s a lot of water moving around. This is the pick of the entire forecast: the wind is favourable, and the tide is set up right. But look, 13ft is seriously big—this is experts-only territory at Dairy Beach (New Pier). The water temp is around 71°, which is about average for the time of year.
The Monday morning preceding that is a write-off—12ft of S swell but with a near-gale cross-off wind from the SSW making it messy. The afternoon is the one to chase, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Tuesday the 11th drops off quickly. Morning sees a 8ft SSE swell, period 8 seconds (short), with a fresh offshore wind. The combined energy is 959 (moderate). It’s clean, but the period is short, so it won’t have much push. The afternoon is smaller at 7ft, and conditions are just marginal.
Wednesday the 12th through to the end of the first week is a bit of a letdown. Onshore winds, rain showers, and cross-shore chop make for poor quality. The swell hangs around 8ft on Wednesday, but the cross-shore wind from the SE ruins it. By Thursday and Friday the swell drops to 4ft–6ft, and the wind turns onshore from the ENE. The break is exposed to the east, so that’s a cold wind right in your face.
The second week, from about 17th August onwards, is grim. The wind is predominantly onshore from the NE, with speeds up to 22 mph. The swell is mostly weak, between 4ft and 5ft, with short periods. The combined energy sits around 300–400 (weak). For a beach/pier setup like this, that’s not going to produce anything worth paddling for. The 25th August shows a 5ft S swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is still onshore, so it’s blown out.
There’s a gap of several days here with no real recommendations. The only other small window is on Wednesday the 19th morning, when a fresh offshore wind from the SSW cleans up a 5ft swell, but it’s not enough to get excited about.
So, if you’re a seasoned charger, pin your hopes on that Monday afternoon. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat, windy wait. Don’t bother with the boards for the rest of it unless you’re into a kite session—this setup looks far more interesting for kiting than paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1933 | 2750 | 1406 | 869 | 513 | 1395 | 992 | 924 | 604 | 368 | 249 | 202 | 319 | 603 | 1104 | 1570 | 1369 | 988 | 762 | 748 | 530 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.68m | 2:43AM1.75m | 3:12PM1.86m | 3:25AM1.88m | 3:50PM2.00m | 4:03AM1.96m | 4:26PM2.07m | 4:37AM2.00m | 4:59PM2.09m | 5:10AM1.98m | 5:30PM2.06m | 5:41AM1.91m | 6:00PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10AM0.50m | 8:36PM0.50m | 8:56AM0.33m | 9:21PM0.35m | 9:36AM0.20m | 9:59PM0.24m | 10:12AM0.12m | 10:35PM0.18m | 10:45AM0.09m | 11:08PM0.18m | 11:17AM0.12m | 11:39PM0.23m | 11:47AM0.20m | 00:10AM0.33m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
43 | 46 | 50 | 90 | 181 | 1205 | 992 | 924 | 604 | 368 | 249 | 202 | 319 | 603 | 1104 | 1570 | 1369 | 988 | 762 | 748 | 530 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
2 | — | 5 | 70 | 173 | 388 | 293 | 135 | 149 | 149 | 98 | 108 | 125 | 51 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 24 | S 15 | SSW 19 | E 10 | S 8 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | 167 | 215 | 145 | 92 | 11 | 39 | 35 | 54 | 50 | 103 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1933 | 2750 | 1406 | 869 | 513 | 1395 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 237 | 218 | 906 | 906 | 802 | 906 | 906 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
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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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