Surf Forecasts:
Dark Hollow surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 4,470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dark Hollow this week:
The surf forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dark Hollow in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 16 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 24 | 107 | 115 | 49 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 25 | 439 | 813 | 1362 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49PM1.25m | 8:30AM0.84m | 7:30PM1.26m | 9:13AM0.84m | 8:10PM1.27m | 9:55AM0.85m | 8:50PM1.26m | 10:36AM0.86m | 9:30PM1.24m | 11:16AM0.88m | 10:10PM1.21m | 11:55AM0.91m | 10:51PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM0.59m | 2:07AM0.20m | 1:04PM0.59m | 2:48AM0.18m | 1:46PM0.60m | 3:29AM0.17m | 2:28PM0.60m | 4:08AM0.17m | 3:11PM0.61m | 4:46AM0.17m | 3:57PM0.61m | 5:21AM0.19m | 4:48PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 5 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | S 13 | S 20 | SSE 18 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 18 | 47 | 53 | 49 | 330 | 243 | 10 | 455 | 315 | 236 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 122 | 42 | 17 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | E 6 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 20 | S 14 | SSE 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 24 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 3 | SSE 15 | S 9 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | E 7 | N 15 | N 14 | N 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 44 | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | NW 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 7 | NNE 8 | SW 4 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 107 | 115 | 241 | 407 | 314 | 418 | — | — | 10 | 361 | 629 | 547 | 589 | 435 | 474 | 24 | 439 | 813 | 1362 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 93 | 49 | 155 | 168 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 404 | 168 | 168 | 93 | 100 | 130 | 481 | 482 | 727 | 78 |
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Information about the Dark Hollow Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dark Hollow provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dark Hollow can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dark Hollow 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 (Dark Hollow) 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 Dark Hollow 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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