
Surf Forecasts:
Dairy Beach (New Pier) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,078 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SE 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 (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dairy Beach (New Pier) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at Dairy Beach (New Pier) over the next couple of weeks. The good news is there’s a standout session early on, but then we hit a long dry spell before a promising, if uncertain, flurry of activity in the second week.
The first real opportunity hits Monday the 20th of July afternoon. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°, which is a nice little bonus. You’re looking at a clean 6 ft swell from the SE, with a solid 12-second period pushing a strong wave energy of 1140. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is the pick of the bunch – a proper session for intermediates. Keep an eye out for the crowds, as they’re often around here.
From Tuesday the 21st through to Saturday the 25th of July morning, the wind swings onshore from the NE, and the surf quality drops off a cliff. We’re talking onshore slop and poor conditions for days. The swell sticks around but the wind just ruins it.
Saturday the 25th of July morning and afternoon see a new S swell pushing in with a very long 15-14 second period, but it’s buried under a moderate to fresh onshore NE breeze. The combined energy is strong (897 and 864), but the wind makes it messy. Not worth paddling out for.
Then we hit a real quiet patch. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to the 1st of August, the surf is mostly poor or too small. There’s a brief moment Thursday the 30th of July morning with a clean 6 ft ESE swell and light cross-off wind, but it’s not a standout. There’s a glassy morning on Friday the 31st of July with a 5 ft E swell, but the energy is only moderate (419) and the swell direction isn’t perfect for the break.
The real interest comes in the first week of August. Monday the 3rd of August is a no-go – a massive 10 ft SSE swell with a very long 12-second period and onshore NE winds at 12-15 mph. The combined energy is extreme (2911 and 2644), but the wind and size make it a mess. Strong offshore winds from the SW on the 29th of July also create a powerful, clean but hard-to-paddle-into 8 ft swell. This is expert-only territory.
Now, for the true standout later on: Tuesday the 4th of August. Morning and afternoon both deliver a solid 8 ft and 8 ft SE swell, with a 12-second period and significant wave energy (1773 and 1788). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE and S, at a moderate 12 mph and gentle 9 mph. The surf will be clean and powerful. It’s a bit of a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but if it comes together, this is the session to aim for. The 8 ft size is definitely for experienced surfers only.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | SSE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1082 | 624 | 546 | 546 | 442 | 403 | 319 | 275 | 167 | 164 | 106 | 692 | 493 | 245 | 881 | 590 | 524 | 93 | 184 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | E 8 |
1082 | 624 | 546 | 546 | 442 | 403 | 319 | 163 | 70 | 164 | 106 | 77 | 58 | 245 | 881 | 590 | 524 | 423 | 236 | 115 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 13 |
28 | 110 | 115 | 91 | 193 | 305 | 261 | 236 | 167 | 192 | 13 | 2 | 196 | 844 | 194 | 251 | 15 | 93 | 117 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SSE 10 |
30 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 14 | 6 | — | 99 | 71 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 41 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 12 | — | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | 4 | 18 | 17 | 110 | 275 | 35 | 42 | 272 | 692 | 493 | — | — | 8 | 17 | 19 | 184 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 408 | 1 | 154 | 155 | 51 | 222 | 896 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 476 | 683 | 218 |
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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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