Dania South Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.06° N 80.11° W

Dania South Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dania South Beach sea temperature is
30.5° C
0.9° 

Dania South Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dania South Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, ESE swell with 26 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dania South Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty coming at you from right here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for Dania South Beach. This is a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and unfortunately, the models are showing a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is barely registering, with values like 9, 12, and 14 over the first few days, which is just whisper-thin energy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

We’ve got a real gap here. From Thursday, the 20th of August, all the way through to about the end of the month, the surf is just not going to show up. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and what little there is comes from the east or southeast with a short, weak period of 4 to 8 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, adding a bit of chop to the mix. There’s a risk of thunderstorms most afternoons, but honestly, the lack of any real swell is the bigger story. The morning of the 27th of August has a slight bump to 3 ft from the southeast, with a period of 5 seconds, but the energy is still weak (48) and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not going to clean up.

The only time things get a little interesting is right at the end. On Monday, the 31st of August, the afternoon sees the swell start to push up to 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 156, which is moderate. The wind is still cross-onshore from the southeast at 20 km/h, so it’s not going to be glassy, but there’s finally some push in the water. That same energy carries into the morning of the 1st of September, with a 3 ft swell from the ESE and a light cross breeze from the SSE, which might give a cleaner window. This is the one standout in the whole outlook. It’s not world-class, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell direction is from the east-southeast, which is a decent match for the optimum east swell direction for this spot.

But look, for a beginner spot, anything over 5 ft is getting big, and this 4 ft on the 31st is right on the edge. For a more experienced surfer, it’s worth a look. The consistent lack of quality here means that even a moderate-energy day like this is a rare treat. The crowds are *sometimes* a factor here, so on a day with the only real wave, you can expect a few other people to have the same idea.

So, to wrap it up: a long, flat, boring stretch for the next week and a half. The best bet is the afternoon of the 31st of August and the morning of the 1st of September. It’s not a day to call in sick for, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.8
SSE
4
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
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8
0.2
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8
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8
0.4
SE
4
0.4
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4
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
22
6
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
9
5
19
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
S
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
5
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
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cross
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High Tide
2:08AM0.67m
3:00PM0.75m
3:12AM0.65m
4:06PM0.73m
4:21AM0.65m
5:08PM0.75m
5:23AM0.67m
6:00PM0.78m
6:14AM0.71m
6:45PM0.81m
6:59AM0.76m
7:24PM0.85m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.23m
8:40AM0.14m
9:24PM0.26m
9:40AM0.16m
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
thunderstorm
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6:54
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7:52
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7:46
 mm
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4
20
1
4
1
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4
1
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1
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Temp °C
31
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32
29
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Feels °C
33
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31
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31
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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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