Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Why Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Dee Why Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, Saturday morning (15 August) is the pick of the first few days, and it’s the only standout in the whole 16-day window. We’ve got a solid S swell coming in at 5 ft, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 527. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSW at just 3 mph, which is going to keep the surface clean. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. Dee Why Point is a point break here, and with the swell coming from the SSE, it’s right in the optimum direction. This is the best on offer – clean, fun waves for the advanced crew, and crowds are often around, so get in early.
The rest of Saturday afternoon goes downhill quick as the wind swings onshore and the surf turns messy. Sunday through Tuesday is a write-off, with onshore winds and small, weak, choppy surf. The combined energy drops to the low-to-mid 200s and under, with short 6-7 second periods. Nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday morning (19 August) shows a glimmer of hope – the wind goes glassy from the NW at 3 mph, and we get a 3 ft SE swell. It’s surfable, but only just. The period is short at 7 seconds, and the energy is weak at 181. It’s very ordinary, but at least it’s clean. That’s the best you’ll get for a few days, because the afternoon onshores ruin it again.
Thursday and Friday (20-21 August) are small and messy, with onshore winds and waves under 4 ft. The energy is down to three-digit weak numbers. Not worth paddling out.
Saturday morning (22 August) sees a tiny 2 ft NE swell with offshore WSW wind, but the energy is only 33, so it’s a flat morning. The afternoon brings a bigger S swell at 6 ft with a 10-second period and moderate energy of 541, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the SSW, so it’s going to be a blown-out, stormy mess. Not for the faint-hearted.
Sunday (23 August) through to Wednesday (27 August) is a long stretch of small, weak surf, with energy mostly under 200 and heights under 3 ft. The wind is clean on some mornings, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. It’s a dry spell.
Then, on Friday afternoon (28 August), things get interesting but not for the right reasons. A massive SSW swell arrives at 12 ft with an 11-second period and an energy reading of 4854 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is cross-off and clean, but the swell is simply too big for Dee Why Point. This is a spot for advanced surfers, and even they are going to struggle. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be more your thing.
Saturday (29 August) is even bigger – 18 ft on the morning with a 13-second period and an energy of 16827, and the afternoon is 15 ft with 12 seconds and 5481 energy. The wind is cross-shore, and the swell is too big for this break. This is big-wave territory, and only for the most experienced. Sunday (30 August) sees it drop to 10 ft and 8 ft, but the wind is onshore and choppy, so it’s marginal at best.
So, to sum it up: Saturday morning (15 August) is your one true standout for clean, fun surf. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for Dee Why Point. If you’ve got a kite, Friday through Sunday (28-30 August) might be worth a look. Otherwise, keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
283 | 238 | 123 | 181 | 155 | 138 | 110 | 93 | 83 | 76 | 81 | 106 | 96 | 275 | 114 | 113 | 111 | 125 | 84 | 72 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:03PM1.52m | 10:41AM1.35m | 10:45PM1.37m | 11:22AM1.35m | 11:29PM1.21m | 12:06PM1.33m | 00:16AM1.06m | 12:54PM1.30m | 1:11AM0.94m | 1:50PM1.27m | 2:23AM0.87m | 2:55PM1.26m | 3:45AM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.23m | 4:28AM0.11m | 4:40PM0.29m | 5:02AM0.20m | 5:32PM0.36m | 5:37AM0.30m | 6:28PM0.43m | 6:14AM0.39m | 7:33PM0.49m | 6:56AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.51m | 7:52AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.50m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
190 | 17 | 61 | 61 | 30 | 138 | 81 | 74 | 83 | 76 | 81 | 95 | 96 | 275 | 114 | 113 | 7 | 125 | 84 | 72 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSE 19 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
17 | 69 | 9 | 10 | 42 | 10 | 8 | 76 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 106 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | S 14 | E 7 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 14 | S 10 | E 10 | S 15 | — | ESE 8 | — | S 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
37 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 62 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 18 | 23 | 71 | 29 | 2 | 4 | — | 26 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | NW 2 | NW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 4 |
283 | 238 | 123 | 181 | 155 | 88 | 110 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 118 | 24 | 7 | 59 | 59 | 19 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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