Dee Dees Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.2° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,961 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 1st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 1st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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 the cards for Dee Dees. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with some proper windows of opportunity, but you’ll need to be patient.

The first bit of the run is a write-off, I’m afraid. Through Thursday and Friday this week, and into Saturday, the wind is a real problem – strong cross-shore breezes just messing everything up. We’ve got some serious size pushing in on Saturday, with a swell hitting 15ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s not for the paddle crew; if you’ve got a kite, that’s the sort of energy (4601) you’d be looking at, but it’s no good for a surfboard.

Sunday the 2nd of August sees the wind drop right back to a light breeze, and the swell eases to a much more manageable 7ft. The wave energy is still moderate (1396), and the period is a nice 11 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell in there. The direction is from the S, which is the optimum for here. It’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will shape up nicely. The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year. The only downside is the waves are a bit inconsistent, and it’s a “sometimes” crowd spot, so you might have a few others out, but it won’t be a circus. This is the pick of the first week.

Monday morning continues the theme with a clean 6ft SSW groundswell, period 12 seconds, and light cross-shore winds. Again, a solid edge to the energy (1196). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s a good, fun size for a reef.

Then we’ve got a bit of a lull. Tuesday and Wednesday next week get messy again with strong cross-onshore winds and big, lumpy swell. By Thursday the 6th, the swell drops right off, and we’re into a few days of marginal, small surf. The wind turns glassy and offshore on the morning of Friday the 7th, but the swell is only 6ft and short period (7 seconds), with weak energy (408). It’s clean, but the waves won’t have much punch.

The real standout isn’t until the following week. On Saturday the 8th of August, we get a nice 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (512), and the conditions are forecast to be very good. The waves will be clean and lined up on that reef. It’s inconsistent, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth the wait. There’s a chance of a few others out, but it won’t be frantic. That’s the one to circle.

After that, the swell fades away into the second week, with tiny, clean waves that are only really good for a longboard or a paddle. By the 12th, it’s flat.

Overall, don’t bother paddling out until the weekend. Sunday morning the 2nd of August is the best early bet, but the real gem is Saturday the 8th of August. That’s your day.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:26PM1.48m
6:02AM1.36m
6:14PM1.47m
6:50AM1.37m
7:04PM1.47m
7:37AM1.40m
7:56PM1.47m
8:25AM1.45m
8:49PM1.50m
9:11AM1.51m
9:39PM1.53m
9:57AM1.57m
10:27PM1.56m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.55m
00:07AM0.56m
12:02PM0.53m
00:56AM0.53m
12:49PM0.51m
1:43AM0.51m
1:39PM0.49m
2:29AM0.50m
2:31PM0.48m
3:15AM0.48m
3:25PM0.46m
4:00AM0.46m
4:17PM0.43m
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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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