Dee Dees Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
12.4°C
0.7° 

Dee Dees surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dee Dees surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (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 Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 31st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 31st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Dee Dees. I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and for a lot of it, you’re better off doing something else.

We start off with a bit of a gap. The first Sunday and Monday (30th and 31st of August) are just a write-off. The swell is there, but the wind is a nasty cross-on breeze, making everything a lumpy, messy disappointment. You’ll want to skip those days.

The real standout, and I mean the *only* one worth getting excited about, is Tuesday, 1st of September. The morning will see a solid 13 ft SSW groundswell (period 12 seconds) and the wind will swing offshore from the WSW. That’s a clean, glassy face. The wind stays light for the afternoon, dropping to a near calm. The water is sitting at 54°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is massive – in the thousands (7694). This is a powerful, thumping ocean. However, I’ve got to shout a warning: at that size, this is for experts only. If you’re not on your A-game, this reef will chew you up. The die-hards who know the lineup will be out there, but the quality will be insane.

Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, is still pumping with a 8 ft SSW swell and a light cross-shore from the NNW. The energy is still very strong (3143), and the conditions will be workable. It’s a good backup for the big day before, but it’s not the same level of perfection.

After that, the wheels fall off for a long stretch. From Thursday the 3rd of September all the way through to Monday the 14th of September, the forecast is a relentless parade of poor surf conditions. The wind is consistently too strong and from the wrong direction – cross-shore and cross-onshore, creating a lot of chop. The swell drops off and gets weak, with numbers like 106 to 558. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, 10th of September, where things look marginal, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The wind is messy.

Late in the run, on Friday, 11th of September, we get a tiny little tease. The morning is glassy, with a calm wind, and a 2 ft SSW swell. The afternoon gets even cleaner with a 1 ft SW groundswell, and the period stretches way out to 17 seconds – that’s a very long period. But the energy is weak (173). You’ll get a few clean, long lines, but it’s for the longboard or a funboard. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

The very last day, Saturday, 12th of September, has some size again. The morning has a 7 ft SSW swell, and the afternoon brings a 8 ft SSW swell with glassy conditions. That’s a promising look, but the power is back up (1103), and it’s likely too big for the spot to handle well. It’s a solid maybe, but given the long run of bad conditions leading up to it, I’d treat it as a hopeful sign rather than a plan.

Bottom line: your window is the first two days of September. Tuesday, 1st, is the only proper standout. The rest is a long, quiet, windy slog. Hopefully, the forecasts change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
3.5
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12
4
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11
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1.5
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0.8
SSW
8
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NW
6
1.9
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
1857
1659
3942
4508
4598
2419
1661
2444
1109
432
265
117
32
195
133
71
157
249
Wind (km/h)
5
E
35
NW
35
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25
SW
25
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25
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20
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High Tide
7:07AM1.47m
7:34PM1.52m
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
Low Tide
1:11AM0.52m
1:18PM0.47m
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
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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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