Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 17s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Dee Dees. That’s a reef break that really wants a south swell, and we’re getting exactly that later on, but the first few days are a total washout. Tuesday July 14th through Thursday July 16th – cross‑shore winds, lumpy chop, short‑period junk. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Then Friday July 17th throws up a big pulse – 6.9 ft to 8.2 ft out of the SSW with a long 14‑second period. Water temp is about normal for July at 54.5°. But that size is just too much for this reef; the forecast says it’s predicted to be too big. Unless you’re looking for a beating, stay out.
Saturday morning July 18th is your first real window – swell drops to 3.9 ft, still SSW, 10‑second period, clean with a light cross‑off breeze. Crowds can show up sometimes, so you might have a few friends out. That’s a decent little session.
But the standout? Monday July 20th. Morning has 5.2 ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds, clean cross‑off wind, then glassy in the afternoon. That’s the pick of the whole forecast – solid energy (1097), lined‑up waves that’ll suit experienced surfers. Tuesday and Wednesday also give you clean 3.6–4.3 ft
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 23 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 182 | 172 | 199 | 138 | 55 | 128 | 183 | 28 | 103 | 1605 | 2402 | 724 | 282 | 270 | 938 | 1327 | 793 | 1007 | 1060 | 803 | 780 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:30PM1.89m | 5:10AM1.65m | 5:30PM1.88m | 6:09AM1.65m | 6:30PM1.84m | 7:07AM1.64m | 7:29PM1.80m | 8:04AM1.65m | 8:27PM1.74m | 8:58AM1.66m | 9:24PM1.70m | 9:50AM1.66m | 10:18PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16AM0.29m | 10:58PM0.29m | 11:16AM0.24m | 00:02AM0.27m | 12:15PM0.21m | 1:03AM0.26m | 1:14PM0.20m | 2:00AM0.26m | 2:12PM0.22m | 2:54AM0.28m | 3:11PM0.26m | 3:47AM0.31m | 4:09PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 27 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 48 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 1605 | 2402 | 724 | 282 | 149 | 938 | 1327 | 793 | 1007 | 1060 | 803 | 780 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | S 23 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 20 | SE 12 | S 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 28 | 103 | 142 | 169 | 209 | 220 | 136 | 501 | 85 | 66 | 194 | 37 | 238 | 376 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | S 18 | S 8 | S 20 | ESE 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | S 24 | S 23 | ESE 14 | — | S 21 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | 12 | 270 | 123 | — | 36 | 38 | — | 36 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 182 | 172 | 199 | 138 | 55 | 128 | 183 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 65 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 18 | 85 | 85 | 92 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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