Surf Forecasts:
Dark Hollow surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Hollow over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 7 | S 16 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
166 | 181 | 225 | 176 | 74 | 52 | 101 | 82 | 54 | 45 | 22 | 41 | 54 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 114 | 7 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23AM1.08m | 10:11PM1.21m | 11:05AM1.11m | 11:04PM1.09m | 11:46AM1.13m | 00:01AM0.97m | 12:28PM1.14m | 1:03AM0.88m | 1:11PM1.13m | 2:11AM0.82m | 1:57PM1.13m | 3:22AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.12m | 4:05PM0.40m | 4:43AM0.21m | 5:04PM0.40m | 5:21AM0.30m | 6:05PM0.39m | 5:58AM0.40m | 7:07PM0.39m | 6:37AM0.48m | 8:10PM0.38m | 7:19AM0.55m | 9:11PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 6 |
147 | 181 | 225 | 176 | 74 | 51 | 101 | 82 | 54 | 45 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 103 | 114 | 2 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | S 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
19 | 155 | 130 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 17 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | S 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 9 |
15 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NNW 4 | NNE 7 | NNW 3 |
166 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 41 | 54 | 175 | 219 | — | 10 | 116 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 177 | 78 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 169 | 93 | 155 | 168 | 168 | 169 | 168 | 169 | 93 | 93 | 155 |
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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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