Surf Forecasts:
Daku surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daku in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daku over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 537 | 456 | 400 | 305 | 191 | 449 | 1338 | 1880 | 1550 | 1297 | 1238 | 1014 | 974 | 936 | 785 | 660 | 536 | 416 | 506 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:27AM1.33m | 4:25PM1.20m | 4:15AM1.37m | 5:09PM1.26m | 5:00AM1.42m | 5:48PM1.32m | 5:41AM1.46m | 6:24PM1.39m | 6:21AM1.49m | 7:00PM1.45m | 7:02AM1.50m | 7:35PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.60m | 10:08AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.56m | 10:52AM0.31m | 10:55PM0.52m | 11:32AM0.26m | 11:38PM0.47m | 12:08PM0.23m | 00:18AM0.42m | 12:44PM0.21m | 00:59AM0.37m | 1:19PM0.21m | 1:39AM0.33m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 94 | 85 | 83 | 30 | 106 | 449 | 1338 | 1880 | 1550 | 1297 | 1238 | 1014 | 974 | 936 | 785 | 578 | 536 | 416 | 506 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SW 18 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 9 | S 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 81 | 47 | 29 | 46 | 152 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 252 | 16 | 35 | 28 | 126 | 196 | 269 | 35 | 362 | 295 | 443 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SSW 9 | SE 16 | — | SSE 14 | S 16 | S 13 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 19 | S 19 | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 |
| kJ | 51 | 62 | 51 | 75 | 113 | 7 | 10 | — | 18 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 27 | 7 | 7 | — | 66 | 147 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 537 | 456 | 400 | 305 | 191 | 339 | 638 | 441 | 628 | 1233 | 547 | 392 | 160 | 177 | 408 | 660 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1294 | 1312 | 1294 | 1294 | 169 | 159 | 1294 | 1314 | 1336 | 1294 | 1294 | 1312 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 78 | 832 | 55 |
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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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