Surf Forecasts:
Daku surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,809 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daku this week:
The surf forecast for Daku over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daku in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daku over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2330 | 1648 | 1261 | 971 | 700 | 663 | 437 | 286 | 212 | 381 | 600 | 731 | 2673 | 2376 | 2727 | 3637 | 2767 | 2479 | 2513 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:31PM1.51m | 10:10AM1.32m | 10:15PM1.43m | 11:02AM1.24m | 11:03PM1.35m | 11:59AM1.18m | 11:57PM1.30m | 1:02PM1.14m | 00:57AM1.26m | 2:05PM1.14m | 1:57AM1.26m | 3:01PM1.17m | 2:53AM1.29m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:56AM0.27m | 4:02PM0.45m | 4:44AM0.33m | 4:49PM0.53m | 5:38AM0.39m | 5:43PM0.60m | 6:37AM0.43m | 6:44PM0.63m | 7:40AM0.44m | 7:48PM0.64m | 8:38AM0.42m | 8:49PM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2330 | 1648 | 1261 | 971 | 700 | 663 | 437 | 286 | 170 | 381 | 600 | 490 | 2673 | 2376 | 2727 | 3637 | 2767 | 2479 | 2513 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 | S 12 |
| kJ | 61 | 67 | 76 | 119 | 48 | 145 | 173 | 164 | 212 | 152 | 130 | 731 | 86 | 129 | 807 | 93 | 89 | 455 | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSE 9 | NE 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 15 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | E 7 | SSE 12 | E 7 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 52 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 38 | 22 | 48 | 547 | 116 | 15 | 129 | 8 | 67 | 134 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | W 3 | S 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 201 | 153 | 270 | 265 | 157 | 135 | 91 | 67 | 7 | 194 | 376 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 725 | 159 | 159 | 725 | 99 | 49 | 1166 | 830 | 840 | 1166 | 106 | 725 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 728 | 78 |
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Information about the Daku Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Daku provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Daku can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Daku 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 (Daku) 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 Daku 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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