Surf Forecasts:
Dania South Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SE swell with 41 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dania South Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's be honest about this forecast. This is a rough one for Dania South Beach. We're looking at a long, long stretch of nothing, so don't rush to the beach just yet.
The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off. We start off with tiny, weak surf—nothing over 2 ft for the first week. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, chopping up what little bump there is. It’s the kind of surf that'll have you checking your phone for something better to do.
There are a couple of glassy moments—Monday the 17th morning looks clean with zero wind, and Wednesday the 19th morning has some similar calm, but the swell is so weak it's just a flat, pretty ocean. You could maybe glide around on a longboard, but you'd be doing more paddling than surfing.
The second week kicks off with some easterly wind swell starting to show on the 25th and 26th, with waves just creeping up to the 3-3 ft mark. But the period is short, around 4-5 seconds, and the wind is straight onshore. That's a recipe for junky, sectiony beach break slop. Not what we're after.
The one moment that *might* get a little interesting is the 28th. The swell builds to 5 ft and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 142. But it's a short-period, wind-driven mess with onshore winds. This is where Dania's beach-and-reef setup looks much better for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It will be bumpy, lumpy, and pretty challenging for anyone on a shortboard, let alone a beginner. And the water's about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Crowds won't be a huge issue because nobody in their right mind will be out there for the most part, but if that 28th does produce a wave, be ready for it to be a bit of a free-for-all in poor conditions.
Bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The waves are tiny, the winds are mostly junk, and the few clean windows are completely flat. It's a blank run, but for this area, it's not that abnormal. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, keep the board in the car and maybe pick up a different hobby for a couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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28 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:19PM0.94m | 10:47AM0.95m | 11:02PM0.89m | 11:34AM0.92m | 11:44PM0.83m | 12:20PM0.88m | 00:28AM0.77m | 1:08PM0.83m | 1:15AM0.71m | 2:00PM0.78m | 2:08AM0.67m | 3:00PM0.75m | 3:12AM0.65m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM-0.08m | 4:52PM-0.03m | 5:12AM-0.05m | 5:40PM0.05m | 5:58AM0.00m | 6:31PM0.12m | 6:48AM0.06m | 7:26PM0.18m | 7:42AM0.11m | 8:24PM0.23m | 8:40AM0.14m | 9:24PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
7:57 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 7 | SSE 4 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
7 | 17 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 5 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 9 |
3 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 12 | NE 9 | — | NE 11 | — | E 3 | NE 10 | S 6 | — | NE 9 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — |
2 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | E 5 | SE 5 | E 4 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | — | SE 2 | SSW 3 | — | SE 3 | SW 3 | — | SE 2 | SSE 2 |
28 | — | 13 | 23 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1151 | 304 | 1659 | 304 | 304 | 1633 | 304 | 304 | 304 | 304 | 316 | 316 | 201 | 316 | 316 | 319 | 319 | 361 | 854 |
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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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