Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,912 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
We’re looking at Dee Dees, and I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. The water’s sitting at 54°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf? It’s a long wait for anything worthwhile.
The first real chance of a session doesn’t come until Sunday morning, the 30th of August. Even then, it’s small—only 2ft of swell from the SSW, with a short period of 9 seconds and weak energy (108). The wind is light and cross-offshore though, so it’ll be clean. Surfable, but ordinary.
Then there’s a big gap. Monday the 31st of August morning has a massive 12ft SSW swell with a long 13-second period and very strong energy (3912)—but it’s way too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is only moderate. Not worth it.
After that, it’s a desert of poor conditions until Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. That morning brings a 6ft SSW swell, 12-second period, moderate energy (1069), and clean conditions with light offshore wind. It’s still only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got in this whole window. The swell direction from the SSW is okay for Dee Dees, which is a reef setup that likes swell from the south.
The next best might be Saturday the 12th of September afternoon. There’s a 3ft S swell, 12-second period, weak energy (364), but the wind goes glassy—dead calm. That’s clean, but small. The score for that session is weak, but it’s the only glassy window in the whole forecast.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The consistent theme is strong winds, messy chop, and poor surf quality. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for the best chance of a clean-ish wave, but don’t expect much. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
513 | 350 | 157 | 196 | 141 | 74 | 69 | 127 | 394 | 3912 | 3400 | 2132 | 2283 | 3402 | 2124 | 1029 | 607 | 418 | 251 | 194 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
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 | 10:38AM0.51m | 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 | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | NW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 |
513 | 350 | 157 | 196 | 141 | 74 | 69 | 123 | 23 | 3912 | 3400 | 2132 | 1497 | 3402 | 2124 | 1029 | 607 | 418 | 251 | 194 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | SSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
— | 8 | 14 | 20 | 41 | 20 | 33 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 44 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | NE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 |
5 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | SSW 13 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
115 | 190 | 295 | 74 | 76 | 4 | 5 | 127 | 394 | — | — | 426 | 2283 | — | — | 28 | 307 | 278 | 96 | 92 | 199 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 134 | 92 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 99 | 1 | 92 | 92 | 384 | 60 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 92 | 85 | 85 |
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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.











