Surf Forecasts:
Dark Hollow surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 1,470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 231 | 620 | 346 | 101 | 59 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 675 | 1470 | 845 | 811 | 911 | 727 | 475 | 292 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:34AM1.24m | 10:28PM1.01m | 10:18AM1.27m | 11:32PM0.96m | 11:08AM1.28m | 00:42AM0.92m | 12:04PM1.28m | 1:55AM0.90m | 1:06PM1.28m | 3:05AM0.90m | 2:12PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19AM0.37m | 4:14PM0.19m | 4:01AM0.44m | 5:12PM0.16m | 4:48AM0.50m | 6:15PM0.14m | 5:42AM0.56m | 7:21PM0.13m | 6:44AM0.59m | 8:28PM0.13m | 7:53AM0.60m | 9:31PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 231 | 620 | 346 | 68 | 59 | 34 | 122 | 134 | 21 | 117 | 98 | 82 | 54 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 475 | 292 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 12 | NE 10 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 |
| kJ | 67 | 6 | 4 | 101 | 7 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 15 | — | 17 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 25 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 15 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 22 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 7 | NW 4 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 35 | 71 | 195 | 214 | 3 | 1 | 167 | 10 | 66 | 675 | 1470 | 845 | 811 | 911 | 727 | 38 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 93 | 93 | 168 | 177 | 155 | 155 | 93 | 155 | 482 | 497 | 121 | 264 | 264 | 196 | 196 | 191 | 196 | 49 |
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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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