Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with 426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dee Why Point this week:
The surf forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Why Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here again. Let's run through the same outlook in feet and inches for you.
Alright, Dee Why Point is looking a bit quiet to start. Saturday the 22nd is a flat one, with a tiny 1ft northeast windswell and the wind all over the place. Not worth the paddle out. There's a dry spell until Sunday morning the 23rd, which is where the first real window opens up. We've got a clean 4ft south swell rolling in with a glassy morning, light northerly breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The combined energy is moderate (283), so it's a fun, clean option for the advanced crew.
After that, it's a bit of a bust. Monday the 24th through Saturday the 29th is mostly small, choppy, and poor. There's a few clean mornings but the swell is tiny and weak. You're looking at a gap of several days with nothing to really chase.
Then we get a proper standout. Tuesday the 1st of September is a good one. The morning brings a clean 6ft south swell, light offshore west-southwest wind, and the energy jumps to moderate (315). The afternoon holds up with a 6ft south-southeast swell and light cross-offshore breeze. That's a solid day of punchy, clean surf for the advanced crew.
But the big one is Friday the 4th of September. This is the standout. We're looking at a solid 10ft south-southeast swell with a very strong energy reading (1287). That's a ton of water moving. The wind is light and cross-offshore all day, so it'll be clean. But at that size, this is strictly for experts only. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit dumpy, but for a big wave charger at Dee Why Point, it's game on. The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of smaller leftovers, but that Friday is the one to wait for.
Stay sharp, and I'll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
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18 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 220 | 153 | 202 | 123 | 92 | 82 | 40 | 172 | 136 | 171 | 229 | 95 | 103 | 108 | 141 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:45AM0.85m | 4:00PM1.28m | 4:56AM0.88m | 4:57PM1.33m | 5:48AM0.93m | 5:45PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.00m | 6:27PM1.46m | 7:07AM1.07m | 7:04PM1.52m | 7:42AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.50m | 9:00AM0.56m | 11:09PM0.45m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.50m | 00:37AM0.31m | 11:55AM0.44m | 1:12AM0.24m | 12:38PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.18m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:14AM0.14m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 220 | 95 | 202 | 123 | 92 | 82 | 30 | 25 | 136 | 171 | 140 | 95 | 103 | 108 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | S 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
2 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 153 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 62 | 40 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 29 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 9 | S 6 | S 12 | SSE 17 | — | E 14 | ENE 8 | — | S 18 | NE 9 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 54 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 6 | 21 | — | 21 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | NE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | — | W 2 | E 2 | — |
1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 20 | 16 | 38 | 39 | — | — | 172 | — | — | 229 | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 191 | 318 | 52 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 173 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
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Information about the Dee Why Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dee Why Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dee Why Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dee Why Point 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 Why Point) 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 Why Point 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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