Surf Forecasts:
Dania South Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, E swell with 34 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dania South Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dania South Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dania South Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer right now.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a tough watch. We’ve got a long, long dry spell for any decent surf at Dania South Beach. The first real glimmer doesn’t show up until Monday morning, September 8th. That’s a solid gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at a warm 87°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the water’s fine for a swim.
Wednesday, August 26th through to Sunday, September 7th is basically a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell—mostly 2ft to 3ft from the SE or E, with periods a short 4 seconds. That’s just wind chop, not real waves. The combined wave energy is nearly always in the weak range (values like 9, 13, 25). Wind is usually cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and messy. There are a couple of glassy mornings on September 6th and 7th, but the swell is still only 0.7ft to 2ft—flat, really.
The breakthrough comes Tuesday, September 8th morning. We get a glassy start (calm wind) with a small 1ft swell from the NE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a moderate 61, which is the most we’ve seen. It’s tiny, but the glass and the long period will give a few clean little waves for a longboard. By afternoon the wind swings cross-on and it’s gone.
The best bet in this whole forecast is Wednesday, September 9th. The morning is glassy again, with a 2ft NE swell, still that long 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to 142—moderate wave energy. That’s the standout. It’s not big, but the conditions are glassy and clean. Afternoon sees a light cross-offshore wind, which should keep the face tidy. The swell direction (NE) is a solid match for this beach’s exposure.
Thursday, September 10th morning also looks clean with an offshore breeze, but the swell drops back to 2ft and the energy is back to a weak 90. It’s surfable but nothing special.
For a beginner, even the bigger 2ft days are totally fine. The issue is consistency—this spot is inconsistent and rarely gets a run of good days. With the long gap and tiny surf before the 8th, I’d say save your energy for that Wednesday morning glass-off. It’s the one true standout, though we’re looking over a week out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. It’s promising, but not locked in.
Stay patient, folks. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 29°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 |
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6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 31 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:01PM0.89m | 8:17AM0.85m | 8:35PM0.91m | 8:54AM0.90m | 9:09PM0.92m | 9:31AM0.93m | 9:43PM0.91m | 10:09AM0.96m | 10:19PM0.90m | 10:49AM0.97m | 10:57PM0.87m | 11:33AM0.96m | 11:40PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.06m | 2:09AM0.09m | 2:25PM0.04m | 2:41AM0.04m | 2:59PM0.03m | 3:13AM0.01m | 3:35PM0.04m | 3:47AM-0.02m | 4:12PM0.06m | 4:23AM-0.02m | 4:52PM0.09m | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:38PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 11 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 14 | NE 9 | E 9 | SSE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | S 5 | — | E 13 | NE 9 |
2 | 2 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 |
6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 420 | 1805 | 366 | 118 | 1639 | 206 | 332 | 1194 | 420 | 759 | 870 | 759 | 1014 | 378 | 759 | 759 | 759 | 967 | 969 | 1613 | 490 |
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Information about the Dania South Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dania South Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dania South Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dania South Beach 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 (Dania South Beach) 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 Dania South Beach 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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