Surf Forecasts:
Dania South Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, ESE swell with 15 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dania South Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight: the next 16 days are a real struggle for any kind of wave riding. The energy just isn't there, and the wind is all over the place.
Dania South Beach is the only spot on the radar, and it's a tough one. This place is a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, but it's inconsistent, so don't bank on it. The whole forecast period is a write-off. For the first week, straight through the end of August, it's nothing but "poor surf conditions" every single day. You're looking at tiny swell heights, mostly around 0.6 ft to 3 ft, and the period is short, under 10 seconds, making for weak, crumbly waves. The combined swell energy is pathetic, barely reaching 83 (the highest it gets is 83 on the 30th of August, which is still very weak). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore almost the entire time, with a moderate breeze, so it's choppy and messy. There's a brief moment on the morning of August 24th with a light onshore breeze, but the swell is 1 ft at best. It’s not worth paddling out for.
From the 31st of August, it gets even worse. The swell drops back to 0.6 ft, and the period goes up to 15 seconds on the 1st of September, which is a long period, but for a beach break like this, that's just going to make the waves fat and close out. The combined energy drops to the teens. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing special.
The only glimmer of hope is the morning of the 5th of September. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge positive for clean conditions, but the swell is still a tiny 2 ft with a period of only 4 seconds. It's a long way off, so don't hold your breath. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the consistent onshore wind and lack of any real wave face.
Honestly, it’s a blank run. We’ve got 16 days of nothing here. It’s going to be a long, quiet stretch. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 29°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 29°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:21AM0.65m | 5:08PM0.75m | 5:23AM0.67m | 6:00PM0.78m | 6:14AM0.71m | 6:45PM0.81m | 6:59AM0.76m | 7:24PM0.85m | 7:39AM0.80m | 8:01PM0.89m | 8:17AM0.85m | 8:35PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:24PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.16m | 11:22PM0.26m | 11:35AM0.15m | 00:13AM0.23m | 12:25PM0.12m | 00:58AM0.19m | 1:09PM0.09m | 1:35AM0.14m | 1:48PM0.06m | 2:09AM0.09m | 2:25PM0.04m | 2:41AM0.04m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 3 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 3 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | E 8 | — | NE 15 | E 8 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 15 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 854 | 889 | 355 | 767 | 717 | 759 | 366 | 759 | 490 | 420 | 420 | 1151 | 420 | 759 | 870 | 1182 | 889 | 340 | 357 |
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