Dee Dees Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Dees sea temperature is
12.5° C
0.3° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 2,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dee Dees in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 18th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Dee-Dees.

We're in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. There are some good clean windows early on and around the one-week mark, but we've got a big, messy pulse pushing through the middle that will shut things down for a few days. The real standout doesn't show up until a bit further out.

The water temp at Dee-Dees is sitting at 55°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

First up, we've got a nice little run starting Saturday afternoon (July 11th) . It's not perfect, with a 3ft SSW swell arriving at 17 seconds and a bit of cross-chop, but the energy is already there at a moderate (541). You'll have to pick your moment.

The real pick of the first week is Sunday (July 12th) . Morning and afternoon are both looking clean with that offshore wind (NNE) and light conditions. The swell is a consistent 3ft from the SSW with a good period of 11-12 seconds, keeping the energy moderate. This is the one to circle for a solid session without any crowd hassle – sometimes you'll have company here, but it's worth it.

Monday (July 13th) you can pretty much sleep in. The wind cranks up from the north, and while it stays clean, the swell drops right off to a tiny 1ft. Not worth the paddle.

We then hit a proper gap. From Tuesday (July 14th) right through Friday (July 17th) morning, it's pretty much unsurfable. The mid-week gets hammered by a strong NW wind, and the swell is all short-period windswell. It's going to be choppy and messy.

The next glimmer of hope is Friday afternoon (July 17th) . That's when we get a glassy session with a tiny, very long-period 2ft groundswell from the ESE at 16 seconds and energy at a moderate (324). It's clean, but tiny.

Then the big pulse comes. Saturday (July 18th) sees a massive 12ft to 13ft SSW swell with a combined energy in the thousands (1969-3318), but it's accompanied by a fresh onshore wind. That’s a mess for paddling, and honestly, looks more like a kite-surfing day with that chop.

Sunday (July 19th) is a tricky one. The swell is still huge at 8ft from the S, dropping to 7ft later, with a solid 14-second period and very strong energy (2636-1927). The wind is better, but this is solid expert territory. For most of us, the size is just too much for Dee-Dees.

That brings us to the best on offer for the whole outlook: Monday morning (July 20th) . The wind drops to a complete glass-off, and the swell is a heavy-duty 6ft from the S with a 12-second period and strong energy (1025). This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and solid. If you can handle it, this is your day.

After that, we settle back into smaller, clean conditions. Tuesday morning (July 21st) through Wednesday afternoon (July 22nd) offer clean, glassy 3ft to 3ft SSW groundswell with moderate energy. Easy paddling, nice lines, but smaller.

The final few days from Thursday (July 23rd) onward are a write-off. The swell flat-lines to nothing (0.7ft-1ft), and the wind gets messy again for the weekend. We're looking at a good 4-5 day gap of no surf to close out the period.

So, to sum it up: hit Sunday the 12th for a clean, fun-sized session. If you're an experienced surfer and want a real challenge, Monday the 20th is your standout – glassy, powerful, and all yours. Keep an eye on the middle of next week for a reset.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
1.4
NW
5
1.6
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.5
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
S
5
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
ESE
16
0.7
ESE
15
3.5
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
376
334
259
141
52
129
82
102
157
148
129
71
44
45
27
77
106
171
201
1568
Wind (km/h)
15
S
0
ESE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
40
NW
35
NW
35
NW
15
S
5
E
0
ESE
10
N
10
N
5
NNW
15
WNW
30
SSW
Wind State
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:11AM1.65m
2:36PM1.83m
3:11AM1.66m
3:32PM1.87m
4:11AM1.66m
4:30PM1.89m
5:10AM1.65m
5:30PM1.88m
6:09AM1.65m
6:30PM1.84m
7:07AM1.64m
7:29PM1.80m
8:04AM1.65m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.36m
8:17AM0.36m
8:54PM0.33m
9:15AM0.33m
9:54PM0.31m
10:16AM0.29m
10:58PM0.29m
11:16AM0.24m
00:02AM0.27m
12:15PM0.21m
1:03AM0.26m
1:14PM0.20m
2:00AM0.26m
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7:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
5
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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.

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