Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown for Dee Dees over the next couple weeks. Gotta be honest, it’s a slow start but there’s a proper heavy swell on the horizon.
From Saturday August 8 all the way through to Tuesday August 11, forget it. Cross winds, lumpy water, and the wave energy is weak to moderate (max about 630). Not worth getting wet.
Tuesday August 11 morning is the only glimmer in the first week. Glassy conditions, a little 0.7m swell from the SSE with a long 12-second period. Energy is 210 – moderate. Tiny, but clean. That’s your best bet until further notice.
From Wednesday August 12 to the morning of Sunday August 16, it’s flat. Swells are 0.1m to 0.4m. Clean wind sometimes, but there’s just no push.
Sunday August 16 morning gives us 1.7m from the S, but it’s a short 8-second period and a 30 km/h onshore wind. Choppy and rough. Pass.
Now things get serious. Monday August 17 morning brings a 2.5m swell from the SSW with a 10-second period and a strong wave energy of 1494. The file says it’s too big for Dee Dees, so only for experts. Wind is cross-shore at 15 km/h – not perfect.
Tuesday August 18 through Wednesday August 19 is the real standout window: 2.5m to 3.0m SSW swells, periods around 10 seconds, and energy peaking at 2380 (very strong). Wednesday morning August 19 goes glassy. This is prime, but again, too big for the average surfer. For the few who can handle it, the swell direction (SSW) matches the optimum S direction nearly perfectly, so the reef should line up nicely.
Thursday August 20 is a beast: 5.0m to 6.0m SSW swell, 12-second period, energy over 9000. That’s a big ocean. Not for paddling.
The run continues big through Friday August 21 but with onshore wind. Finally, on Sunday August 23 morning, it drops to a manageable 1.4m from the SSW, with a very long 19-second period. The wind is light cross-offshore from the NNE, and conditions are clean. Energy is still strong at 1504. This is the best session for experienced surfers who want quality groundswell without the horror show size.
In short: first 9 days are a bust. Best bets are Wednesday August 19 morning if you’re charging, and Sunday August 23 morning for a proper, clean groundswell. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big. Keep your eyes peeled.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 726 | 544 | 387 | 242 | 158 | 131 | 145 | 92 | 249 | 395 | 119 | 79 | 37 | 22 | 37 | 18 | 12 | 26 | 23 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.61m | 12:27PM1.75m | 00:56AM1.62m | 1:22PM1.78m | 1:52AM1.61m | 2:17PM1.81m | 2:51AM1.60m | 3:14PM1.81m | 3:51AM1.59m | 4:12PM1.80m | 4:49AM1.59m | 5:11PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:19AM0.35m | 6:49PM0.32m | 7:07AM0.31m | 7:40PM0.29m | 7:59AM0.28m | 8:34PM0.27m | 8:55AM0.25m | 9:32PM0.27m | 9:55AM0.23m | 10:34PM0.29m | 10:56AM0.21m | 11:38PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 726 | 544 | 387 | 242 | 158 | 94 | 102 | 92 | 220 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 37 | 10 | 37 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | WNW 4 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 89 | 82 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 119 | 79 | 29 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | E 13 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 18 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 92 | 80 | 47 | 5 | 106 | 131 | 145 | 4 | 249 | 395 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 85 | 85 | 20 | 60 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
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