Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 5,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Dee Dees stretch over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a frustrating run. The swell shows up, but it’s either too big for the setup or the wind is a total mess. We’ve got a long dry spell at the start.
The First Few Days: A Write-Off
Right off the bat, Tuesday morning the 1st of September is a no-go. We’re looking at a 12ft swell from the SSW, but a strong 16 mph cross-onshore wind from the SW is just making it a choppy, poor mess. The combined wave energy is high (3876), but that’s all raw power with no shape. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a lighter breeze, but the swell jumps to 13ft – that’s way too much for this reef, even if the wind is a little better. Wednesday and Thursday are the same story: big, powerful swells in the 8ft to 10ft range, but the wind is cranking cross-shore at 16 to 25 mph, ruining any chance of a clean face. Friday is a total loss with howling 28 mph winds and tiny, wind-affected waves.
The Weekend & Early Next Week: Small and Unsettled
Saturday morning the 5th gives us a tiny 1ft SSW groundswell (period 14 seconds), but the wind is light and offshore, so the surface is clean. The energy is only (105), so it’s weak, but it’s the first surfable moment. The 8th of September shows a glimmer: an 8ft SSW swell (period 11 seconds) with glassy conditions on Tuesday morning. That’s a powerful combination (1452 energy) and it would be perfect if it weren’t for the fact the forecast says it’s too big for this break. For a more experienced crew, that’s a serious standout, but it’s a cautious one. The rest of the week is a mix of lumpy cross-chop or poor conditions.
The Second Week: More Promise, But Unreliable
The 12th of September is worth a mention. Saturday morning delivers a 3ft SSW groundswell (period 15 seconds) with a clean, light offshore wind. The energy is a weak (276), but the conditions are right. The big one to watch is the 15th of September. Tuesday morning shows an 8ft SSW swell (11 seconds) with a clean offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1434), but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The 16th is similar with a 10ft SSW swell, but it’s a short period (6 seconds) and messy.
The Verdict
Honestly, there’s no single, clear winner. The standout moment is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, with 8ft SSW swell and glassy conditions – that’s your best bet for clean, powerful waves, but it’s only for the experienced. The 12th and 15th are backup options if the wind plays nice, but they’re either small or borderline too big. Crowds are sometimes a factor at Dee Dees, so keep that in mind. This is a spot that needs everything to line up, and for most of the next two weeks, it just doesn’t.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | NW 6 | S 10 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | NW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | NW 5 |
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4277 | 3876 | 5233 | 3145 | 4970 | 2890 | 1249 | 503 | 336 | 199 | 50 | 123 | 115 | 78 | 61 | 140 | 188 | 147 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:58AM1.54m | 8:28PM1.54m | 8:48AM1.61m | 9:20PM1.58m | 9:37AM1.67m | 10:10PM1.60m | 10:26AM1.72m | 10:58PM1.62m | 11:18AM1.75m | 11:47PM1.62m | 12:12PM1.76m | 00:40AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.50m | 2:16PM0.45m | 2:49AM0.47m | 3:12PM0.42m | 3:37AM0.43m | 4:05PM0.37m | 4:25AM0.38m | 4:56PM0.33m | 5:14AM0.33m | 5:46PM0.28m | 6:02AM0.29m | 6:35PM0.25m | |||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
— | — | 5233 | 3145 | 4970 | 2890 | 1249 | 503 | 336 | 153 | 50 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 52 | 85 | 188 | 147 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | SE 13 | — | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 9 | ENE 6 | SSW 10 |
— | — | — | 246 | — | 7 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 47 | 14 | 78 | 61 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 12 | — | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 21 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | NW 5 | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 2 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
4277 | 3876 | — | 35 | 9 | 133 | 192 | 169 | 214 | 199 | 813 | 123 | 115 | 1 | 17 | 140 | 480 | 879 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 60 | 43 | 4 | 11 | 27 | 99 | 92 | 85 | 85 | 147 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 85 | 165 | 134 | 92 |
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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.











