Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Rusty

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