Surf Forecasts:
Dania South Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with 33 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 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 keep it real: this is a flat spell for the next couple of weeks. The first surfable day isn’t for a while, so let’s talk about the lay of the land.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bummer, to be honest. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and less-than-ideal wind. For Dania South Beach, that’s a beach and reef setup, we’re dealing with a persistent run of poor to non-existent surf. The initial days are a write-off, with a few half-decent moments buried way down the line.
The first real hope doesn’t show up until Sunday, July 26th, and even then, it’s a whisper. On the morning of the 26th, we get a window of glassy, clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the SW. The swell is tiny though, only 0.7 ft from the east with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 7, so you’re basically looking at a lake. It’s barely a paddle, but it’s the only clean moment in the first week.
The next flicker of life comes on Monday, July 27th morning. Again, we get a clean, glassy morning with a light offshore WSW wind at 6 mph. The swell is still a pathetic 0.7 ft from the east with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is only 8. It’s a knee-high dribbler at best.
Then, there’s a long gap again. The standout, and I mean the only real standout in the whole 16 days, is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. The wind goes glassy with a light 3 mph from the SE. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the NE with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is only 15. It’s going to be a clean, glassy surface, but the wave height is just not there. For a beginner spot, this is about as small as it gets.
After that, it’s back to the same story: small, weak, and messy. The final days of the month and into early August show no improvement. The water temperature is sitting at 87°F with a 2°F anomaly, which is a bit warmer than normal for the time of year, but you won’t be needing a wetsuit. The combined energy values are all low, and the conditions are consistently poor. There’s no big swell, no good period, and no quality wave on offer.
For a place like Dania South Beach, which is inconsistent anyway, a blank run like this is more normal than not. It’s frustrating, but it’s part of the deal. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle for most of this period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 29 | 32 | 12 | 22 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:57PM0.82m | 1:08AM0.76m | 1:51PM0.79m | 1:58AM0.70m | 2:47PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.66m | 3:46PM0.73m | 3:51AM0.63m | 4:45PM0.72m | 4:51AM0.62m | 5:40PM0.72m | 5:48AM0.63m | 6:30PM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.04m | 7:34AM-0.02m | 8:07PM0.09m | 8:27AM0.01m | 9:04PM0.14m | 9:21AM0.04m | 10:01PM0.17m | 10:15AM0.05m | 10:56PM0.19m | 11:10AM0.06m | 11:52PM0.19m | 12:04PM0.05m | 00:43AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | NE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | S 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 29 | 32 | 12 | 22 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1151 | 759 | 445 | 400 | 1659 | 349 | 838 | 759 | 366 | 967 | 759 | 420 | 420 | 372 | 445 | 206 | 304 | 203 | 206 | 247 | 207 |
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