
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,934 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s definitely some light at the end of the tunnel.
The early part of the period is pretty rough. Monday 3 August has some small, cross-shore swell at Dee Dees, but it’s a marginal affair, the kind of day you paddle out for a quick session and not much else. Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a big, strong SSW swell coming in, with the combined wave energy hitting 8846 on Tuesday morning, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total mess. That swell is way too big for the average punter at 18ft to 20ft, and the conditions are poor. It’s a full-on kite-surfing kind of day, not a paddle-surfing one.
We get a breather on Thursday and Friday. Thursday morning has a cleaner 6ft S swell with light offshore winds, but it’s still a bit marginal. The real standout is Friday 7 August. The morning is looking clean, with a light offshore NNW breeze and a 6ft S swell. The period is a very long 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That means excellent shape and energy, but those long periods can make a beach break tricky. At Dee Dees, a reef, it should be a treat. The combined wave energy is a solid 2018, so there’s plenty of push. The morning is the window, as the afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-shore.
The weekend looks a bit smaller and more muddled, with a shorter period swell. The next real highlight comes on Monday 10 August. The swell drops a bit, but the conditions are prime. Monday morning has a clean 5ft SSW swell with a light offshore NE breeze. The afternoon is even better, with a 7ft SW swell and a clean offshore breeze. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the wind is perfect, and the "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" note tells you it’s the best on offer. The energy is a moderate 1069.
The second week is a bit of a fade. Tuesday 11 August still has clean offshore winds and a 5ft S swell, but it’s smaller. After that, the swell drops off and the winds turn more onshore, making for small, ordinary conditions. There’s a glimmer on Tuesday 18 August with a tiny, glassy 3ft NW swell, but it’s got no energy behind it and is more of a longboard than a proper wave.
The one true standout is the morning of Friday 7 August at Dee Dees. That long-period S swell with light offshore wind is a beautiful combination. It’s a reef break, so it should handle that long period beautifully. The next best is the afternoon of Monday 10 August, with that clean offshore wind and a solid 7ft swell.
Stay safe, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 |
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300 | 411 | 519 | 1939 | 8846 | 8297 | 7193 | 4076 | 2501 | 1257 | 700 | 504 | 279 | 1672 | 1699 | 903 | 446 | 394 | 360 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:25AM1.45m | 8:49PM1.50m | 9:11AM1.51m | 9:39PM1.53m | 9:57AM1.57m | 10:27PM1.56m | 10:45AM1.64m | 11:15PM1.59m | 11:35AM1.70m | 00:04AM1.61m | 12:27PM1.75m | 00:56AM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:29AM0.50m | 2:31PM0.48m | 3:15AM0.48m | 3:25PM0.46m | 4:00AM0.46m | 4:17PM0.43m | 4:46AM0.43m | 5:08PM0.40m | 5:32AM0.39m | 5:58PM0.36m | 6:19AM0.35m | 6:49PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | -3 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | E 19 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
300 | 411 | 519 | 1939 | — | — | — | 7 | 2501 | 1257 | 700 | 504 | 279 | 1672 | 1699 | 903 | 446 | 394 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 |
234 | 103 | 72 | 61 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 26 | 35 | 70 | 207 | 245 | 184 | 79 | 6 | 5 | 360 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SE 9 | SE 13 | — | S 18 | SW 16 | NW 4 |
10 | 19 | 69 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | 78 | 95 | 89 | 90 | 158 | — | 6 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 |
31 | 10 | 5 | — | 8846 | 8297 | 7193 | 4076 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 129 | 157 | 83 | 35 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 241 | 237 | 237 | 125 | 147 | 92 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 88 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 9 |
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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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