Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break it down.
Dee Dees (reef break) has a rough start. Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July are no good – cross-shore winds, short-period swells, and messy water. The first few days are a write-off.
Sunday 12 July is the first decent window. Morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, 3ft south-southwest swell at 12 seconds (combined energy 352). Afternoon is glassy, 3ft from the south (254 combined energy). Not big, but tidy.
Monday 13 July through Friday 17 July is a long, ugly stretch. Strong winds, lumpy cross-chop, small swells. This looks more like a kite-surfing week than a paddle-surfing week.
Saturday 18 July is still marginal.
Sunday 19 July is the first real standout. Morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, 3ft south-southwest swell at 14 seconds (364 combined energy). The afternoon is glassy – flat calm, 3ft south-southwest swell, 14 seconds, clean as a whistle (252 combined energy). This is the best for the whole outlook – small but perfect.
Monday 20 July morning is glassy with a 7ft south swell at 6 seconds (372 combined energy) – short period, so a bit lumpy. The afternoon jumps to 8ft south swell, clean cross-offshore wind, but combined energy 542 – might be too big for this break. Only for experienced surfers.
Tuesday 21 July is massive. 12ft south swell, 8-second period, light offshore wind, combined energy 1481 in the morning and 1958 in the afternoon. Expert-only.
Wednesday 22 July morning is the real highlight. 6ft south-southwest swell, 16-second period (very long period groundswell), light cross-offshore wind, combined energy 2033. Water temp is about 55°F, normal for this time of year. That’s powerful and clean for a reef break. The afternoon is 10ft, even bigger, but with cross-shore wind and combined energy 4476 – experts only.
Thursday 23 July drops to 4ft south-southwest swell at 12 seconds, moderate breeze, clean but marginal.
Friday 24 July morning is 3ft south swell, 10 seconds, light cross-shore, nothing special. The afternoon is glassy with 3ft south swell – clean but small.
Saturday 25 July is glassy with 3ft and 2ft south swells, but very ordinary.
The standout sessions are Sunday 19 July afternoon (glassy, clean, small but perfect) and Wednesday 22 July morning (powerful, long-period groundswell, clean for experienced surfers). The big days on 20-21 July are for experts only.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 16 | ESE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 297 | 176 | 97 | 112 | 827 | 456 | 334 | 247 | 139 | 54 | 131 | 82 | 209 | 160 | 131 | 145 | 41 | 44 | 46 | 69 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:46PM1.70m | 1:14AM1.63m | 1:40PM1.77m | 2:11AM1.65m | 2:36PM1.83m | 3:11AM1.66m | 3:32PM1.87m | 4:11AM1.66m | 4:30PM1.89m | 5:10AM1.65m | 5:30PM1.88m | 6:09AM1.65m | 6:30PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.40m | 7:25AM0.39m | 7:57PM0.36m | 8:17AM0.36m | 8:54PM0.33m | 9:15AM0.33m | 9:54PM0.31m | 10:16AM0.29m | 10:58PM0.29m | 11:16AM0.24m | 00:02AM0.27m | 12:15PM0.21m | 1:03AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 6 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 224 | 106 | 83 | 72 | 827 | 456 | 334 | 247 | 139 | 47 | 131 | 82 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 24 | 44 | 46 | 39 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 21 | SW 19 | NW 4 | ESE 15 | SE 16 | S 5 |
| kJ | 118 | 56 | 38 | 81 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 42 | 54 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 23 | 69 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | ENE 6 | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | 123 | 45 | 112 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | 10 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 46 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 297 | 176 | 97 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 42 | 73 | 39 | 209 | 160 | 131 | 145 | 41 | 8 | 43 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 82 | 111 | 99 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 85 | 99 |
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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).
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