
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Dees surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,008 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Dees over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got some serious size coming through, but the winds are going to be the main player in this game. Don’t get too excited about the early days, there’s a bit of a flat spell to start.
We kick things off on Monday the 7th with a bit of a dud. There’s some swell around, but it’s pretty average and the wind is cross-off. Tuesday the 8th is even smaller, with just a tiny bit of swell, and while the surf is clean, it’s not going to be doing much. The swell is short-period, only 8-10 seconds, so it lacks that punch and shape. Honestly, Monday through Wednesday is pretty much a write-off, a three-day gap where you’re better off tuning up the board or checking the tides elsewhere.
Now, things get interesting on Friday the 11th. We see a solid SSW swell start to fill in. The morning has a 7ft swell, but it’s too big for this spot, and the period is a short 8 seconds, which is going to make it soft and messy. The energy is strong though. There’s a huge jump in energy on Saturday the 12th, with a 13ft SSW swell pouring in. The energy is massive, so there’s plenty of grunt behind it. But again, for Dee Dees, this is just too much. It’s only for the experts, and even then, with a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. That runs through Sunday the 13th, with similar massive size (12ft) and energy readings. Too big, too rough.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is on Tuesday the 15th. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 4ft from the SSW, with a longer period of 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The winds have finally swung around to a light cross-offshore, and the forecast says it's going to be clean. The energy has dropped, but because the swell is smaller, the wave quality is going to be infinitely better. This is the call of the week. Dee Dees will be breaking properly, offering up those nice, rippable waves. There might be a few others out, but it’ll be worth it.
After that, the winds get messy again. The late period from the 16th onward is just a jumble of short-period, wind-blown surf. There’s a touch of rideable swell on the 18th with a SSW swell at 3ft and a 10-second period, but the cross-onshore wind spoils it. The last week is pretty poor, with strong cross-shore winds and very little swell. If you want good surf, you’ll be doing it between the 14th and 16th, and the 15th is your best bet. It’s one of those windows where the ocean finally calms down enough to let the swell breathe.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
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48 | 368 | 88 | 173 | 125 | 86 | 55 | 49 | 34 | 77 | 206 | 147 | 395 | 602 | 333 | 155 | 624 | 5357 | 7008 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:40AM1.60m | 1:06PM1.76m | 1:36AM1.58m | 2:02PM1.75m | 2:34AM1.56m | 2:58PM1.73m | 3:32AM1.56m | 3:56PM1.71m | 4:29AM1.56m | 4:53PM1.68m | 5:25AM1.57m | 5:49PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:51AM0.25m | 7:25PM0.24m | 7:43AM0.23m | 8:17PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.23m | 9:13PM0.29m | 9:39AM0.24m | 10:12PM0.33m | 10:39AM0.26m | 11:14PM0.37m | 11:38AM0.29m | 00:12AM0.41m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | 16 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
36 | 93 | 63 | 173 | 125 | 86 | 55 | 49 | 34 | 21 | 36 | 147 | 113 | 437 | 333 | 155 | 624 | 5357 | 7008 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SE 6 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 4 | NE 13 | — | — |
48 | 3 | 71 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 74 | 246 | 235 | 8 | 7 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | S 22 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 43 | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | NW 4 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — |
47 | 368 | 88 | 30 | — | 13 | — | — | 1 | 77 | 206 | 49 | 395 | 602 | 12 | 128 | 496 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 92 | 92 | 27 | 99 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 99 | 60 |
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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.










