Dee Dees Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto folks, Rusty here with a look at the Dee Dees stretch for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a classic reef set-up that’s exposed to the south, and it’s going to be a tale of two halves: a solid run of good waves to start the period, followed by a pretty average patch where the wind and swell size get in the way. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might feel a bit more forgiving than usual.

Things kick off on Saturday the 12th, but honestly, it’s too big for this spot. That 12ft SSW swell has the combined energy pumping hard at 4243 (moderate to strong), and while the wind is light, it’s just too much juice for the reef to handle. Not the one for a paddle.

Sunday the 13th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning still has that 7ft SSW swell, which is right on the edge for intermediates, but with a light west wind it’s just about manageable. The afternoon drops to 6ft from the SSW (1084 combined energy) and light cross-shore winds, making it a solid session for those with a bit of experience.

Now, Monday the 14th is the absolute standout of this forecast. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell (1047 energy) and glassy conditions with a light NNE breeze. This is your window for clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with 5ft from the south (699 energy) and absolutely calm, glassy conditions. This is the best it’s going to get.

Tuesday the 15th is still good, with 4ft S swell (362 energy) and a light cross-offshore wind in the morning, cleaning it right up. The afternoon gets smaller and glassy, but the energy drops off.

From Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th, things get messy. A strong NW wind kicks up, pushing the swell down to tiny, lumpy conditions. Thursday is a write-off with onshore winds and rain. A brief glimmer comes Friday the 18th with a small, clean 2ft ESE swell (201 energy) and offshore winds, but it’s tiny.

Saturday the 19th is another one to skip – fresh onshore winds and a lumpy 5ft SSW groundswell (1394 energy) from a very long 18-second period. That long period will be breaking a bit straight on the reef, so it’s not ideal.

Sunday the 20th brings a return to form. The morning session is the pick: a 4ft SSW swell (501 energy) with a clean offshore breeze. That’s a really nice, manageable wave for the experienced crew.

The first half of the following week (Monday 21st to Tuesday 22nd) sees smaller, clean waves in the 3ft to 4ft range with glassy or cross-offshore winds. It’s not firing, but it’s perfectly surfable.

Then we hit a big gap. Wednesday the 23rd through to Saturday the 26th is a write-off – strong winds, onshore conditions, and the swell either too big or too messy. On Thursday the 24th, that 8ft SSW swell (2501 energy) is going to be too much for the reef, and the 8ft S swell on Saturday the 26th (2656 energy) is expert-only territory if you even dare.

Finally, Sunday the 27th offers a clean-up. The morning is still a bit lumpy with a 5ft S swell (744 energy), but the afternoon session is the real reward: a clean 3ft S swell (427 energy) with a light offshore breeze. A nice way to end the window.

Best Bet: Monday the 14th, morning session. Glassy, solid 6ft SSW swell. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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