Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,056 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the foreseeable future.
Alright, so we've got a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon. The standout is definitely Dee Dees, a reef break that's fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 53°F which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We kick off on Monday the 24th with a solid 8ft SSW swell (combined energy of 1927), but it's just too big for this spot. The wind is cross-off in the morning, but that size is a handful. Tuesday the 25th drops to 4ft, but the wind is a nasty cross-on blowing 22 mph, making it a lumpy mess. Wednesday and Thursday aren't much better, with onshore winds and small, weak swell. Thursday the 27th tries to get going with a big 8ft SSW swell packing a punch (combined energy of 3091), but again, it's just too much for Dee Dees to handle cleanly. Friday the 28th is a bit cleaner with a 4ft S swell and a cross-off wind, but it's still pretty marginal. The best bet in this first week is a tiny window on Saturday morning the 29th. It's only 4ft from the S, but the wind is glassy, dead calm. That'll be clean, but you'll be hunting for the sets.
After that, we hit a real lull. From Sunday the 30th right through to Tuesday the 3rd of September, the swell is tiny and the winds are either onshore or messy. It's a proper dead spell. The energy drops right down to 117 (combined energy) on Sunday the 30th, so don't bother.
Now, things get interesting later on. The real standout is shaping up for Monday the 7th of September. The morning session looks promising with a 4ft SSW swell and a light cross-off wind from the NNE. That's a clean, offshore breeze for Dee Dees, and the swell size is right in the sweet spot. The combined energy is 521, moderate, but the quality of the wave should be good. That's the one to circle on the calendar. It's a fair way out, so don't hold me to it, but it's got potential.
The other one to watch is Sunday the 6th of September. The afternoon shows a 5ft SSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That's some proper groundswell energy (combined energy of 1578). The wind is light, but it's a cross-shore, so it might have a bit of a wind ripple. It's a solid option, but the 7th looks cleaner.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle, the middle is a total flat spell, but the second week holds a couple of real chances, with Monday the 7th being the clear pick. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1886 | 1376 | 614 | 387 | 557 | 485 | 411 | 322 | 1048 | 3056 | 2107 | 943 | 539 | 425 | 271 | 287 | 229 | 128 | 148 | 96 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:56PM1.54m | 2:19AM1.40m | 2:37PM1.52m | 3:04AM1.38m | 3:19PM1.50m | 3:49AM1.37m | 4:04PM1.48m | 4:36AM1.37m | 4:52PM1.48m | 5:25AM1.38m | 5:44PM1.48m | 6:16AM1.42m | 6:38PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.51m | 8:17AM0.54m | 8:56PM0.52m | 9:01AM0.53m | 9:40PM0.53m | 9:48AM0.52m | 10:30PM0.54m | 10:38AM0.51m | 11:25PM0.54m | 11:29AM0.50m | 00:20AM0.54m | 12:23PM0.49m | 1:11AM0.52m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
1886 | 1376 | 614 | 387 | 557 | 485 | 411 | 322 | 1048 | 3056 | 2107 | 943 | 539 | 425 | 271 | 287 | 229 | 128 | 148 | 96 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 5 | E 16 | SE 15 | NW 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 |
33 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | NW 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | — | 13 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 4 | SSW 4 |
8 | 26 | 60 | 154 | 47 | 31 | 26 | 51 | 47 | 19 | 66 | 30 | 33 | 44 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 11 | 85 | 85 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 85 | 92 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 85 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 1 |
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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.
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