Dee Dees Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
12.2°C
0.5° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Dee Dees is offering.

Straight up, we’re in a quiet patch. Most of the next week or so is pretty ordinary with messy cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, so don’t rush down. The water temp is sitting about 54°F – nothing crazy, pretty average for this time of year.

The first real standout is Monday the 31st of August. The morning session is looking solid: a light onshore breeze from the SW at just 6 mph, and we’ve got a hefty 12-foot swell rolling in from the SSW. That’s a long-period, 10-second groundswell with a very strong combined energy (5021). Now, that’s serious wave height – over 8 feet, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The reef at Dee Dees will handle this size well, but with that much power, expect some serious, clean lines if the wind holds. The catch? The forecast says this swell might actually be too big for the break, so choose your takeoff wisely.

Another window to circle is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning again has a gentle NNW breeze making it cross-shore and slight chop, but the swell has dropped to a still-chunky 8 feet from the S with a 12-second period and very strong energy (2260). Again, that’s expert territory, but the tide and wind are working in our favour. The afternoon holds at 8 feet, but the wind picks up to a fresh cross-shore, so the morning is the call here.

For a proper standout that’s a bit more manageable, look to Saturday the 5th of September. The afternoon turns glassy – clear skies and a 3 mph breeze from the NNW making it dead flat. The swell is a small 5 feet from the NW, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’ll be a little fat and weak. The combined energy is weak too (168). It’s surfable but ordinary. If you’re desperate for a slide, it’s your best bet for a clean paddle in ages, but don’t expect much push.

After that, the long-range forecast from around the 7th onwards gets messy again with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas, fading into nothing. The only other flicker is early on the 11th of September when a massive 20-foot SSW groundswell pops up with insane energy (10260), but again, that’s way too big for Dee Dees and for most humans.

So, all in all, your pick is the Monday the 31st of August morning for a big, clean expert session if you’re brave. The Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is a good backup for similar-sized, powerful waves. Everything else is blown out, too small, or way too big.

Catch you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue night).

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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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199
196
143
74
86
183
487
2733
1720
1401
7839
6678
2665
1810
1735
1065
546
313
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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High Tide
4:52PM1.48m
5:25AM1.38m
5:44PM1.48m
6:16AM1.42m
6:38PM1.49m
7:07AM1.47m
7:34PM1.52m
7:58AM1.54m
8:28PM1.54m
8:48AM1.61m
9:20PM1.58m
9:37AM1.67m
10:10PM1.60m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.54m
11:29AM0.50m
00:20AM0.54m
12:23PM0.49m
1:11AM0.52m
1:18PM0.47m
2:00AM0.50m
2:16PM0.45m
2:49AM0.47m
3:12PM0.42m
3:37AM0.43m
4:05PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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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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