Surf Forecasts:
Dania South Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, ESE swell with 24 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dania South Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Pull up a sandbar and let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the get-go: this is a tough one. We're looking at Dania South Beach, a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, but the ocean just isn't playing ball for a long stretch.
The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to the morning of the 13th of August, it's a flat, bumpy mess. We're talking about a solid 14-day gap with no real surf to speak of. The swell is tiny, with heights barely reaching 1 ft to 3 ft, and the periods are short – mostly under 6 seconds, which is just wind chop with no grunt. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the single or low double digits (5 to 61), telling you there's just nothing in the water. And the wind? For the most part, it's onshore or cross-onshore, ruining what little bump there is. You'd be better off taking up kite surfing with those side-shore breezes, because paddle surfing is a total non-starter.
Now, after that long dry spell, we finally get a glimmer of hope. The morning of Thursday the 13th of August is the only session that even comes close to being worth a look. The swell is still tiny at 2 ft, but it's coming from the NE with a period of 11 seconds. That's a groundswell, and it brings a little bit of shape. The combined energy bumps up to a moderate 60, which is the most we've seen. The real kicker here is the wind: a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. That's clean conditions, which is a massive positive after all that chop. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as honest as it gets. It's not a standout, it's the only option.
If you are desperate for a paddle, the morning of Thursday the 13th is your best and only bet. The swell direction from the NE can work for a beach break, but with a long period like 11 seconds, those sets might be a bit fat and close out, especially on a small day. The crowds here are listed as "sometimes," so with nothing else going on, you might have a few other keen souls in the water. Don't expect any barrels, just a few clean, knee-high rollers.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit tricks needed.
Beyond that one morning, the outlook fades back into poor conditions for the rest of the 16 days. It's a bleak run, but that's the hand we've been dealt.
Stay patient, keep your eyes on the charts, and maybe go for a longboard skate. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NE 9 | S 4 | NE 9 | E 10 | SSE 3 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 3 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 5 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:12PM0.83m | 9:24AM0.75m | 9:47PM0.84m | 10:01AM0.77m | 10:21PM0.84m | 10:39AM0.79m | 10:55PM0.82m | 11:18AM0.81m | 11:30PM0.80m | 12:00PM0.82m | 00:09AM0.77m | 12:46PM0.83m | 00:54AM0.75m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.05m | 3:27PM-0.02m | 3:49AM0.03m | 4:02PM-0.00m | 4:22AM0.01m | 4:38PM0.02m | 4:57AM-0.01m | 5:18PM0.05m | 5:36AM-0.01m | 6:04PM0.08m | 6:22AM-0.02m | 6:56PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 4 | — | E 7 | S 3 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 3 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 6 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 5 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 6 | NE 9 | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 8 | — | E 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | NNW 2 | — | SSE 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 3 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 963 | 715 | 1545 | 1169 | 894 | 316 | 1188 | 759 | 304 | 581 | 206 | 420 | 420 | 206 | 203 | 206 | 206 | 420 | 332 |
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