Surf Forecasts:
Dark Hollow surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 12 | SSE 13 | NE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 17 | S 5 | SSE 18 |
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5 | 45 | 65 | 51 | 54 | 94 | 55 | 97 | 1268 | 762 | 387 | 91 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 42 | 51 | 32 | 59 | 66 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 9:51PM1.47m | 11:41AM0.97m | 10:48PM1.39m | 12:35PM0.99m | 11:46PM1.29m | 1:27PM1.03m | 00:46AM1.17m | 2:16PM1.07m | 1:47AM1.05m | 3:01PM1.11m | 2:51AM0.94m | 3:42PM1.14m | 3:58AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07AM-0.06m | 4:34PM0.54m | 6:00AM0.00m | 5:40PM0.55m | 6:50AM0.09m | 6:50PM0.54m | 7:36AM0.18m | 8:02PM0.52m | 8:19AM0.27m | 9:12PM0.48m | 9:00AM0.36m | 10:16PM0.43m | 9:38AM0.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | |
4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:44 | — | 4:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 5 | ENE 12 | SSE 13 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 18 |
5 | 111 | 65 | 51 | 46 | 94 | 55 | 155 | 79 | 50 | 283 | 91 | 49 | 20 | 40 | 22 | 51 | 32 | 59 | 41 | 251 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | NE 13 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | S 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 7 | SSE 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 5 | NE 9 |
4 | 45 | 34 | 34 | 54 | 64 | 42 | 97 | 81 | 59 | 48 | 31 | 33 | 13 | 16 | 42 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 17 | S 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | NNE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | S 7 | SE 6 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 7 |
— | 6 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 6 | 28 | 60 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | N 6 | NNE 8 | SW 2 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | S 5 | S 7 |
188 | 17 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 116 | 354 | 1 | 1268 | 762 | 387 | 87 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 15 | 44 | 39 | 66 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 93 | 168 | 93 | 93 | 49 | 155 | 49 | 311 | 78 | 93 | 93 | 49 | 49 | 93 | 155 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 49 | 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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