Dee Dees surf break

Dee Dees surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZST
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Dee Dees surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
0
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
S
13
2.1
S
12
2
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2140
3193
3097
2088
1227
901
495
1619
1288
957
628
492
418
270
239
134
99
69
45
40
27
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SE
5
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
5
E
10
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:07AM1.56m
1:32PM1.54m
1:58AM1.60m
2:26PM1.61m
2:55AM1.64m
3:21PM1.69m
3:54AM1.67m
4:18PM1.77m
4:55AM1.70m
5:16PM1.85m
5:55AM1.72m
6:14PM1.91m
6:54AM1.73m
Low Tide
7:19AM0.45m
7:33PM0.46m
8:07AM0.46m
8:31PM0.46m
9:02AM0.48m
9:34PM0.44m
10:05AM0.47m
10:39PM0.41m
11:08AM0.44m
11:44PM0.37m
12:07PM0.39m
00:48AM0.32m
1:04PM0.33m
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clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
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5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
Temp °C
11
12
12
12
12
11
9
10
10
9
10
11
10
11
11
10
12
12
9
12
12
8
7
8
9
9
8
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
8
8
10
10
6
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
14
0.2
S
24
3
SSW
13
2.5
S
13
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
1.7
S
9
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
2140
44
3097
2088
7
7
495
1619
1288
957
628
492
418
270
239
134
99
69
45
40
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
E
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
11
0.1
S
21
0.4
ENE
11
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
17
Energy kJ
54
55
45
31
18
17
6
17
17
19
23
9
37
10
45
47
20
18
13
10
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SSW
22
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
E
9
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
10
91
21
15
9
9
8
48
19
18
15
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
13
2.1
S
12
2
S
11
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
3193
1227
901
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
1
4
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
95
102
82
99
82
125
27
64
125
111
102
125
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
6
8
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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