
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Dee Dees.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions from Thursday the 3rd right through to Monday the 7th. The wind is a big problem – it’s hammering in from the northwest at 25 mph right from the start, and it only gets stronger. Even though there’s some swell showing, the wind is making it messy and cross-shore, so don’t even bother.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 8th. The morning is glassy – that’s right, completely calm wind – with a 4ft S swell. The energy is moderate (201). That’s going to be clean, and it’s the first chance to get a wave. The water is sitting at 55°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit of a treat.
Then Wednesday the 9th morning is another glassy session. You’ve got a 5ft S swell, with moderate energy (234). That’s the best call for the whole forecast period. It’s clean, the swell is a decent size, and the wind is dead calm. That’s your standout.
After that, the wind swings back onshore or cross-shore for days, and the surf gets messy again. There’s a massive pulse of swell forecast for the 13th and 14th – we’re talking 20ft and 21ft S swell with very strong energy (8904 and 20646) – but it’s way too big for this break, and the wind is cross-on. It’s a full-on event, but not for paddle surfing. That kind of setup with strong cross-onshore wind at a reef break would be more interesting for the kite crew.
The 15th sees a drop to 8ft S swell (1665 energy), but the wind is still cross-on from the northwest. It’s still too big for the average punter, and the conditions are marginal. The 16th morning is a last little window with a 4ft S swell (422 energy) and a light cross-offshore wind from the north – that’ll be clean, but it’s a small, fading swell.
So, the pick of the bunch is crystal clear: Wednesday the 9th morning. Glassy, 5ft S swell, clean and open. That’s the one to circle. The Tuesday the 8th morning is a close second. After that, it’s a long wait for a few clean moments, and a lot of blown-out, oversized, or just plain messy days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | NW 6 | SSW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 10 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 194 | 34 | 176 | 197 | 87 | 176 | 195 | 284 | 199 | 97 | 52 | 101 | 489 | 113 | 137 | 129 | 225 | 172 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:10PM1.60m | 10:26AM1.72m | 10:58PM1.62m | 11:18AM1.75m | 11:47PM1.62m | 12:12PM1.76m | 00:40AM1.60m | 1:06PM1.76m | 1:36AM1.58m | 2:02PM1.75m | 2:34AM1.56m | 2:58PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.37m | 4:25AM0.38m | 4:56PM0.33m | 5:14AM0.33m | 5:46PM0.28m | 6:02AM0.29m | 6:35PM0.25m | 6:51AM0.25m | 7:25PM0.24m | 7:43AM0.23m | 8:17PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.23m | 9:13PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 10 | NW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 |
336 | 194 | 34 | 15 | 131 | 37 | 176 | 135 | 284 | 199 | 54 | 52 | 101 | 20 | 113 | 137 | 3 | 225 | 172 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | S 9 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | S 16 | SSW 13 |
5 | 5 | 30 | 48 | 21 | 41 | 3 | 71 | 2 | — | 97 | 47 | 41 | 2 | 88 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | — | — | E 10 | NW 7 | NNW 3 | NW 8 | N 8 | S 13 | — | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SE 7 |
2 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 24 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | S 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 |
231 | 177 | 655 | 176 | 197 | 87 | 148 | 195 | 80 | 320 | 37 | 1 | — | 489 | — | — | 129 | — | 75 | 292 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 85 | 134 | 125 | 294 | 27 | 27 | 85 | 85 | 114 | 12 | 82 | 151 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 125 | 0 | 11 | 18 |
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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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