Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Dee Dees.

Right off the bat, we've got a monster swell rolling in. Wednesday the 2nd of September, we're looking at a solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period. That's a serious amount of ocean energy – we're talking about 5052 units of it. The issue is, it's just too much for this reef. The wind is a cross-shore, but even with the right tide, it's a game for experts only. The water is sitting at 55°, which is pretty much bang on for this time of year.

Later that same afternoon, it drops to 8ft from the S, but still way too big and messy with a 30 km/h cross-shore wind. That theme carries through Thursday and Friday; the swell drops, but the wind just wrecks it. We get a bit of a break on the 9th with a 5ft swell and a clean cross-offshore wind on Wednesday morning, but it's marginal. The real gems are hiding further out.

If you can wait, the 11th of September is where it gets interesting. Friday morning, the swell is back up to 8ft from the SSW, but the wind is light and clean from the ESE, coming cross-off. That's a rare combo, but the size means it's for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up even more, dropping to 6ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, still with that light, off-shore breeze. The combined energy is still a hefty 826 (moderate to strong). That's the standout session of the first week.

The following week is a mixed bag of messy wind and big, raw swell. The 13th of September Sunday morning has a 6ft NW windswell with a clean cross-off breeze, but it's short period and a bit junky. Then the 14th and 15th see a massive pulse of 16ft+ SSW swell, but it's accompanied by gale-force cross-shore winds. That's an absolute washout for paddle surfing.

Hold on for the end of the run. On the 17th of September, Thursday morning, the stars align. We get a 6ft SSE groundswell with a 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely flat calm. The combined energy is a strong 1144. This is it. This is the one. Clean, powerful, and inviting. It's a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's going to be a dream. The afternoon is just as good, with 6ft and glassy conditions. That's your target.

Dee Dees is a reef break that's fairly consistent, but it really needs the right conditions. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, but with the right swell, it's worth fighting for. The best waves are on the 11th (Friday) afternoon and absolutely on the 17th (Thursday) morning.

Rusty.

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