Dee Dees surf break

Dee Dees surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 13 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
14.1° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
0
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.2
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3097
2458
1342
815
495
1663
1325
851
628
492
451
290
237
173
99
71
83
57
39
22
9
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
5
E
5
ENE
5
E
10
NE
5
NNE
5
S
5
N
5
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
7:13PM1.94m
7:52AM1.73m
Low Tide
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
1:49AM0.27m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
11
9
11
10
9
9
10
10
11
11
10
11
12
10
12
12
10
13
7
8
8
8
7
9
7
6
6
7
7
8
8
8
9
10
7
11
11
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
1.7
S
9
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
0.3
ENE
11
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
45
31
7
7
495
1663
1325
851
628
492
22
290
237
173
99
71
83
57
39
22
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
22
0.2
SSE
14
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
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
7
Energy kJ
91
21
18
17
6
17
17
19
23
9
45
79
47
18
17
14
5
6
11
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
6
9
9
7
18
17
5
10
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.2
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.4
S
11
0.3
E
5
0.6
NNW
3
Energy kJ
3097
2458
1342
815
451
4
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
158
102
82
111
27
64
111
125
102
125
102
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
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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