
Surf Forecasts:
Dark Hollow surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S 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 (Jul 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dark Hollow in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSE 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 144 | 174 | 154 | 148 | 263 | 303 | 308 | 303 | 297 | 212 | 145 | 117 | 69 | 31 | 759 | 270 | 133 | 156 | 179 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:25PM1.20m | 12:40PM1.08m | 00:22AM1.07m | 1:25PM1.11m | 1:23AM0.95m | 2:08PM1.13m | 2:30AM0.86m | 2:51PM1.15m | 3:40AM0.81m | 3:33PM1.16m | 4:47AM0.79m | 4:16PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.48m | 6:09AM0.18m | 6:30PM0.47m | 6:49AM0.28m | 7:38PM0.46m | 7:29AM0.37m | 8:46PM0.43m | 8:08AM0.46m | 9:48PM0.39m | 8:49AM0.52m | 10:45PM0.35m | 9:34AM0.56m | 11:34PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 6 | SSW 7 | NE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
48 | 144 | 174 | 154 | 148 | 263 | 303 | 308 | 303 | 297 | 212 | 145 | 54 | 69 | 31 | 430 | 270 | 133 | 57 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 11 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 |
56 | 74 | 100 | 94 | 83 | 95 | 73 | 46 | 44 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 117 | 59 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 62 | 156 | 179 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | N 9 | N 9 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 10 |
45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 104 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | N 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SSW 4 | S 9 | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 3 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 43 | 80 | 23 | 14 | 41 | 759 | 1 | 45 | 23 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 49 | 49 | 93 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 155 | 482 | 49 | 93 | 78 | 481 | 93 | 78 | 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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