
Surf Forecasts:
Dania South Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with 86 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. 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 | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dania South Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here, and I gotta call it like I see it. The next 16 days are a write-off for this stretch of coast. There isn’t one single day I’d paddle out for. It’s a flat patch, plain and simple.
We’re stuck looking at Dania South Beach (a beach and reef setup) for the whole forecast. The first week is dead. The combined energy of all swells directed here barely hits the 30s on the first afternoon and then just tanks. We’re talking about a weak, pathetic pulse of energy. Swell heights are tiny, topping out at about 3ft at the very best, but with short periods—mostly between 4 and 10 seconds. That’s just wind slop, not real swell.
Starting Wednesday, September 2nd, it’s overcast with a cross-onshore breeze from the southeast at 9 mph. The water’s warm at 87°, running a bit above normal for this time of year, so it’s like bathwater. But with 1ft of east swell and poor conditions, you’re better off on the beach.
It’s the same story through the weekend and into next week. Thursday and Friday are more cross-onshore wind, tiny waves, and poor conditions across the board. Saturday and Sunday offer a little glimmer with lighter winds, and Monday morning, September 7th, actually goes glassy for a few hours. But even then, the swell is only 0.7ft. A glassy puddle isn’t a wave.
Into the second week, starting September 8th, the swell tries to push up a little. By Wednesday, September 9th, the combined energy hits the 70s and 90s, with 2ft to 2ft of swell, but the wind is onshore from the east and east-southeast, chopping it all up. The period stretches to 10 seconds on the 9th, which is a hint of something better, but with the wind on it, it’s a bumpy, closed-out mess. The rest of that week and into the following is more of the same: small, weak, and blown out. The last few days, around September 16th and 17th, see the swell holding around 3ft to 3ft, but with short periods (4–5 seconds) and moderate onshore or cross-onshore winds, it’s still not worth it.
Honestly, this whole 16-day look is better suited for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The wind is consistent, but the waves are just too small and gutless for a decent surf. Stick to the pool or wait for the next forecast run. Things will change eventually. They always do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 |
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30 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:29AM0.80m | 1:17PM0.90m | 1:28AM0.77m | 2:24PM0.87m | 2:41AM0.76m | 3:40PM0.87m | 4:04AM0.78m | 4:54PM0.89m | 5:20AM0.83m | 5:58PM0.94m | 6:23AM0.90m | 6:52PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.19m | 6:49AM0.06m | 7:37PM0.22m | 7:56AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.24m | 9:09AM0.10m | 10:01PM0.23m | 10:21AM0.09m | 11:10PM0.19m | 11:29AM0.06m | 00:12AM0.13m | 12:31PM0.02m | 1:06AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 3 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
30 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | N 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | NE 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | NE 6 | E 10 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SSE 3 | — |
4 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SSE 2 | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 |
1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 913 | 816 | 1194 | 203 | 203 | 1610 | 203 | 980 | 1659 | 1181 | 319 | 316 | 1169 | 355 | 317 | 816 | 445 | 1123 | 332 |
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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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