Dee Dees Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
12.1° C
0.2° 

Dee Dees surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dee Dees surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 7,319 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dee Dees this week:

The surf forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Dee-Dees over the next couple weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this isn’t a pretty picture for paddle surfing for a good long while.

First off, we’ve got a rough stretch ahead. From Monday the 17th right through to Wednesday the 19th, the swell is pumping, but the wind is just cruel. Cross-onshore winds, strong breeze to near gale, and the water is getting churned up. The combined swell energy is massive—925 early on, then climbing to over 4000 Tuesday and Wednesday—but it’s all messy, lumpy, and blown out. With waves hitting 12ft to 15ft and periods mostly short, this is a no-go for surfing. If you’re into kiting, this setup might be your jam, but for us surfers, it’s a hard pass.

Things calm down a bit Thursday the 20th. We get a 5ft swell from the south with a 12-second period and light westerly winds in the morning—clean glassy conditions. This is our first small window. The energy drops to 754, which is moderate, and the water temp is 54°F, right about average for this time of year. It’s marginal, but if you’re keen and patient, there might be a rideable bump.

Friday the 21st looks worse again. Strong cross-shore winds, fresh to strong, and a 5ft south swell with a very long 16-second period. At a reef break like Dee-Dees, that long period could actually set up nicely, but the cross-chop will ruin it. Not recommended.

Saturday the 22nd into Sunday the 23rd is a write-off. Near gale winds, massive chop, blown out. Don’t bother.

Now, here’s the one standout in this whole run. Come Monday the 24th, we get a clean window. The morning has 5ft swell from the south-southwest, 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast. The energy is 900, solid moderate, and the wind comment says “clean.” This is your best shot. The swell direction is from the south, which aligns perfectly with the optimum direction for Dee-Dees. It’s a fairly consistent reef, so you can expect a few sets. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

Unfortunately, after that, it’s back to poor conditions. Tuesday the 25th brings strong winds and messy surf, and by Wednesday the 26th, the swell is too big (8ft) for this break, with fresh cross-shore winds making it lumpy. The forecast even says it’s too big for the spot.

We get another brief tease on Sunday the 30th—afternoon sees 4ft south swell with 11-second period and light cross-offshore wind from the southeast, giving clean conditions. Energy is 501, so it’s weak but surfable. After that, it fades into tiny, blown-out dribble.

So, looking at the whole 16 days, the best on offer is Monday the 24th morning. That’s your one window for clean, rideable waves. Everything else is either blown out, too big, or too weak. It’s a tough run, but that one session could be worth the wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, near gales from the NW by Sat morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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10
5
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11
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11
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16
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14
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Energy kJ
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356
248
1619
4182
6632
4447
4310
1708
722
546
501
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803
367
258
258
166
278
202
80
Wind (km/h)
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20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
25
S
25
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15
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5
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5
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15
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30
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45
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High Tide
8:59PM1.63m
9:24AM1.65m
9:50PM1.61m
10:12AM1.64m
10:38PM1.59m
11:00AM1.63m
11:23PM1.56m
11:47AM1.61m
00:06AM1.52m
12:32PM1.58m
00:49AM1.48m
1:15PM1.56m
1:34AM1.44m
Low Tide
2:50PM0.33m
3:18AM0.40m
3:45PM0.38m
4:07AM0.43m
4:37PM0.43m
4:54AM0.47m
5:26PM0.46m
5:38AM0.50m
6:12PM0.48m
6:19AM0.52m
6:54PM0.50m
6:58AM0.54m
7:35PM0.51m
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Information about the Dee Dees Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dee Dees provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dee Dees can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dee Dees 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 (Dee Dees) 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 Dee Dees 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.

Dee Dees is 40 km (25 miles) from Lower Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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