Dania South Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what's happening from a different angle.

Honestly, partner, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. We’ve got a 16-day window starting now, but the first solid surf recommendation doesn’t show up until Thursday, August 13th. From there, it’s a long grind of small, weak, and often choppy conditions right through to the end. There's one tiny glimmer of something glassy right at the tail end, but I'm getting ahead of myself.

We’re looking at Dania South Beach for the whole run. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s pretty exposed, but the problem is the swell just isn't showing up. The whole period is a "poor surf conditions" story.

Thursday, August 13th kicks it off, but don’t get excited. We’re talking tiny 0.3ft swell from the NE with an 8-second period in the morning with a light cross-shore. The wave energy is super weak (4). Afternoon gets a bit breezier and chopier. Just not worth paddling out.

Friday, August 14th is more of the same. A little bump to 1ft from the SE, but the period drops to a terrible 4 seconds – that’s pure wind chop. Wave energy is still very low (11). The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be a mess.

Saturday, August 15th sees the swell tick up to 3ft from the SE in the morning, which is about as big as it gets this whole forecast. Combined energy gets to a moderate 32. But with a 4-second period and moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, blown-out mess. Not a standout.

The next two weeks are a blur of similar conditions. Swell hovers between 0.7ft and 2ft. Periods are mostly short, under 8 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly waves. The "combined energy" figure never breaks past 38, which is just barely moderate. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy.

There is one brief moment that catches my eye. On Wednesday, August 26th in the morning, the wind goes glassy. The swell is still only 2ft from the E with a 7-second period, but if you are desperate for a slide, that’s your best shot for the cleanest conditions. It won't be big or powerful, but at least it won't be a washing machine.

The water temp is about average for the time of year. Not a factor either way here.

Look, if you’re holding out for a proper session, this isn’t the window. With the weak energy and poor quality, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days. Keep an eye on the charts, because it tends not to stay this flat forever.

Rusty.

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