Dee Dees Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.0° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 29th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
10
2.1
SSW
8
1.6
S
10
1.4
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1.2
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1.1
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2.5
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2.2
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11
2.2
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2.2
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2.1
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2.5
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18
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
672
1004
520
489
369
241
605
444
339
217
158
160
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1140
1260
1152
1574
1679
1535
4555
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
N
10
W
10
SSW
10
NNE
15
N
25
NNW
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25
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NW
15
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High Tide
1:57PM1.50m
2:22AM1.39m
2:42PM1.49m
3:09AM1.40m
3:29PM1.50m
3:59AM1.43m
4:21PM1.51m
4:50AM1.47m
5:17PM1.53m
5:44AM1.53m
6:14PM1.56m
6:39AM1.60m
7:11PM1.59m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.48m
8:19AM0.50m
8:55PM0.50m
9:08AM0.50m
9:46PM0.53m
10:03AM0.50m
10:44PM0.55m
11:00AM0.50m
11:44PM0.55m
12:00PM0.49m
00:39AM0.52m
1:00PM0.46m
1:31AM0.49m
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Temp °C
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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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