Surf Forecasts:
Dark Hollow surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dark Hollow in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 24 | 25 | 13 | 28 | 223 | 13 | 88 | 3 | 27 | 85 | 100 | 51 | 63 | 99 | 135 | 84 | 92 | 75 | 177 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 4:08PM1.31m | 5:21AM0.90m | 5:01PM1.39m | 6:30AM0.91m | 5:55PM1.45m | 7:33AM0.93m | 6:51PM1.50m | 8:31AM0.94m | 7:46PM1.52m | 9:25AM0.96m | 8:41PM1.49m | 10:17AM0.98m | 9:35PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.18m | 10:29AM0.47m | 00:12AM0.07m | 11:26AM0.49m | 1:10AM-0.01m | 12:24PM0.50m | 2:07AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.50m | 3:00AM-0.08m | 2:20PM0.49m | 3:52AM-0.06m | 3:19PM0.48m | |||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 12 | E 10 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | N 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 23 | 25 | 11 | 25 | 18 | 141 | 59 | 41 | 27 | 85 | 58 | 45 | 63 | 99 | 135 | 84 | 92 | 38 | 177 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 15 | E 13 | ESE 7 | S 13 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | E 9 | SSE 16 | N 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | N 8 | N 8 | — | S 12 | NE 11 | S 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 88 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 100 | 14 | 51 | 26 | 1 | 1 | — | 75 | 5 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 8 | S 15 | E 9 | E 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 6 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 16 | NNW 6 | E 11 | E 9 | N 15 | N 14 | NE 12 | — | S 19 |
| kJ | 24 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 223 | — | 29 | 42 | 200 | 282 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 168 | 169 | 264 | 93 | 49 | 716 | 396 | 486 | 482 | 93 | 100 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
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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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