Surf Forecasts:
Damp surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, N swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Damp this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Damp in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Damp over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s comin’ our way.
Honestly, I’m looking at the next 16 days and it’s a tough one. We’re staring down a long, flat run with barely a ripple to get excited about. The water’s way warmer than usual for this time of year, running about 67°, which is a solid 4° above normal – that’s a real standout, but it’s about the only thing that’s pumping.
The first sniff of anything rideable comes on Monday the 20th of July, but it’s a weak start. Damp’s a sandbar, inconsistent, and it only breaks rarely. The morning will see a small 4ft swell from the north, but with a short period of just 5 seconds, the energy is feeble (97). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are gutless. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 2ft from the north, period drops to 4 seconds, and the energy is nearly nothing (18). Plus, it’s cross-shore, so it’s messy. This is not a day for paddle surfing; the setup looks more interesting for a kite session.
The rest of the week is a washout. Tuesday the 21st has a tiny 1.0ft wave, and then it’s dead flat right through to the end of the month. There’s a solid 10-day gap with nothing worth mentioning. A few days in late July and early August offer clean, glassy conditions, but with no swell to speak of. The morning of the 29th of July is glassy as a mirror, but there’s zero wave energy. It’s a cruel tease.
The only other tiny blip is on the 31st of July, Friday morning. We get a little 3ft swell from the south-southeast, with a 4-second period and energy all the way up to 21. The wind is clean and cross-offshore, so it’ll look nice, but it’s still barely a knee-high dribble. For a spot that’s already inconsistent and rarely breaks, this is nothing to get excited about. For a beginner, it’s safe, but there’s just no power.
To be blunt, the only true standout here is the water temperature. Everything else is a waiting game. It’s a classic blank run, and for this area, it’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the boards in the car and go for a swim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 2 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 3 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:49PM0.02m | 8:50AM0.03m | 9:45PM0.02m | 9:58AM0.02m | 10:42PM0.01m | 11:13AM0.01m | 11:40PM0.01m | 12:27PM0.01m | 00:36AM0.02m | 1:45PM0.02m | 1:28AM0.02m | 2:51PM0.02m | 2:13AM0.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:45PM0.00m | 2:39AM0.01m | 3:42PM-0.00m | 3:47AM-0.00m | 4:37PM-0.00m | 4:53AM-0.00m | 5:32PM-0.00m | 6:00AM-0.00m | 6:27PM0.00m | 7:05AM-0.00m | 7:18PM0.01m | 8:00AM0.00m | 8:05PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | W 3 | NW 2 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 28 | 97 | 97 | 18 | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1024 | 1007 | 733 | 442 | 304 | 114 | 734 | 442 | 606 | 662 | 415 | 662 | 708 | 1153 | 295 | 208 | 208 | 734 | 734 | 734 |
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The above surf forecast table for Damp provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Damp can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Damp 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 (Damp) 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).
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