Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
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 coming down the pipe for Dee Dees.
The good news is there’s plenty of swell on the way, but you’ve gotta be patient. The first week is a bit of a write-off, with a few days of gnarly, oversized surf and messy winds. The real standout window is right around the corner on Thursday the 27th and then again in the first week of September.
Right now, Monday the 24th is big and messy. You’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, but the cross-shore wind is howling at 16 mph, making it a bumpy, blown-out mess. The water temp is 53°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is a massive 1410, but it’s just too big for this spot—keep the board in the car.
Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are a dead loss. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind is up to 22–25 mph, and those cross-shore conditions are just lumpy and ugly. Scores are zero across the board.
Now, Thursday morning the 27th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft SSW groundswell, with a long 17-second period. The wind is offshore from the ENE at a gentle 9 mph, and the water is clean. This is a genuine window for experienced surfers. The combined energy is 3498, which is a serious push. The afternoon is a bit of a step down in size at 7ft from the S, but still clean with a cross-offshore breeze. This is the best of the first week.
Then we go into a long, flat spell. From Friday the 28th through to Sunday the 30th, the swell is puny, between 2ft and 4ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore. The combined energy drops to as low as 60. There’s nothing to ride here.
Monday the 31st kicks off a second week of massive, powerful swell, but it’s all wrong for Dee Dees. A 15ft SSW swell hits the afternoon, with a combined energy of 5174. That’s a freight train, but the wind is light cross-shore, and it’s just too big for this reef. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a gamble.
The real highlight for the second week is much further out: Thursday the 3rd of September morning. The swell has dropped to a clean 3ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph. The combined energy is a modest 316, but the conditions are clean and glassy. Not a standout for power, but for fun, clean waves, it’s your best bet.
Then, from Saturday the 5th of September, we’re back to the big stuff. 12ft S swell, glassy on the morning with a combined energy of 2442. Again, too big for most. The following Sunday the 6th of September is a much better call: the swell drops to 3ft from the S, with a 14-second period, and it’s glassy with a slight air. The combined energy is 628. That’s clean, small, and fun for everyone.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Thursday the 27th of August morning for the bigger, powerful groundswell, but it’s for experts only. The more accessible, all-round pick is Sunday the 6th of September, when the swell is clean and small. The rest of the window is either too big, too windy, or too flat.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1376 | 614 | 387 | 557 | 485 | 505 | 357 | 1086 | 3251 | 2062 | 905 | 439 | 290 | 216 | 138 | 146 | 154 | 41 | 33 | 231 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 |
1376 | 614 | 387 | 557 | 485 | 505 | 357 | 1086 | 3251 | 2062 | 905 | 439 | 290 | 216 | 138 | 146 | 154 | 41 | 33 | 231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 7 | ESE 11 | E 6 | E 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 231 | 13 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 56 | 33 | 27 | 7 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 13 | — | E 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 5 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | E 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
26 | 53 | 123 | 86 | 20 | 49 | 133 | 163 | — | 67 | 7 | 59 | 231 | 115 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 85 | 85 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 85 | 99 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 134 | 27 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
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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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