Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Dee Dees stretch over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a frustrating run. The swell shows up, but it’s either too big for the setup or the wind is a total mess. We’ve got a long dry spell at the start.

The First Few Days: A Write-Off
Right off the bat, Tuesday morning the 1st of September is a no-go. We’re looking at a 12ft swell from the SSW, but a strong 16 mph cross-onshore wind from the SW is just making it a choppy, poor mess. The combined wave energy is high (3876), but that’s all raw power with no shape. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a lighter breeze, but the swell jumps to 13ft – that’s way too much for this reef, even if the wind is a little better. Wednesday and Thursday are the same story: big, powerful swells in the 8ft to 10ft range, but the wind is cranking cross-shore at 16 to 25 mph, ruining any chance of a clean face. Friday is a total loss with howling 28 mph winds and tiny, wind-affected waves.

The Weekend & Early Next Week: Small and Unsettled
Saturday morning the 5th gives us a tiny 1ft SSW groundswell (period 14 seconds), but the wind is light and offshore, so the surface is clean. The energy is only (105), so it’s weak, but it’s the first surfable moment. The 8th of September shows a glimmer: an 8ft SSW swell (period 11 seconds) with glassy conditions on Tuesday morning. That’s a powerful combination (1452 energy) and it would be perfect if it weren’t for the fact the forecast says it’s too big for this break. For a more experienced crew, that’s a serious standout, but it’s a cautious one. The rest of the week is a mix of lumpy cross-chop or poor conditions.

The Second Week: More Promise, But Unreliable
The 12th of September is worth a mention. Saturday morning delivers a 3ft SSW groundswell (period 15 seconds) with a clean, light offshore wind. The energy is a weak (276), but the conditions are right. The big one to watch is the 15th of September. Tuesday morning shows an 8ft SSW swell (11 seconds) with a clean offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1434), but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The 16th is similar with a 10ft SSW swell, but it’s a short period (6 seconds) and messy.

The Verdict
Honestly, there’s no single, clear winner. The standout moment is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, with 8ft SSW swell and glassy conditions – that’s your best bet for clean, powerful waves, but it’s only for the experienced. The 12th and 15th are backup options if the wind plays nice, but they’re either small or borderline too big. Crowds are sometimes a factor at Dee Dees, so keep that in mind. This is a spot that needs everything to line up, and for most of the next two weeks, it just doesn’t.

Rusty.

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