Dee Why Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.76° S 151.31° E

Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Why Point sea temperature is
17.4°C
0.7° 

Dee Why Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dee Why Point surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – there’s only one break in the mix for this outlook, Dee Why Point, and the first week and a half is a pretty grim affair. We get a slow, frustrating start with almost nothing worth paddling out for until a massive, dangerous spike of swell mid-week, followed by a slow fade into more ordinary conditions. Hang tight.

The window opens on Sunday the 13th with nothing doing – knee-high slop at 3 ft from the S, cross-on breeze, messy with wind ripples. That sets the tone. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are also write-offs: small S/NE swells, cross or cross-on winds, and not a single wave worth mentioning. The energy is weak (65 to 173) and the combined energy is just a whisper.

Then Wednesday the 16th changes everything – but not for the faint-hearted. A big S groundswell arrives, jumping to 10 ft by Wednesday morning and 13 ft by the afternoon. That’s serious size, only for experts. Combined energy spikes hard (1292, then 2783). Winds are cross-off and clean, but this is too big for Dee Why Point – it’s a classic point break, and a 13 ft S swell will be a washing machine, breaking straight and with dangerous power. If you’re a seasoned charger and know the place, Wednesday afternoon is the standout session of the whole 16-day run, but it’s not for beginners. The water temp is 63°F, about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a bit nippy.

Thursday the 17th keeps the swell solid at 10 ft from the S-SSE, still cross-off and clean, but still only for experts. The energy remains high (1358–1945). Friday the 18th sees the swell drop to 4 ft from the ESE with light NW offshore in the morning – finally something a touch more manageable, but the energy (561) is moderate. The quality is clean, but the score’s low.

Saturday the 19th morning is the most user-friendly session of the outlook: 3 ft from the ESE, true offshore W wind (9 mph), clean. A small, clean, fun wave for the experienced crew. But it’s inconsistent and will be crowded (crowds are “often”). The afternoon goes onshore and messy.

From Sunday the 20th onwards, it’s a long flat spell. Sunday and Monday the 21st deliver nothing worthwhile – the swell drops to 0.7 ft on Monday morning with a nasty S gale (22 mph). Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd offer some bigger numbers (6 ft, 4 ft) but onshore and choppy, no quality. The period from the 20th to the 25th is essentially a drought – a gap of nearly a week where you wouldn’t bother.

Late in the run, Saturday the 26th morning shows a clean 3 ft from the ENE with a light S cross-off, but the combined energy is only 146 – weak, and the condition is “very ordinary.” By Monday the 28th, a fresh S swell (6 ft, 22 mph) reappears, but with rain and a fresh cross-chop. Not worth the drive.

Best on offer: Wednesday 16th afternoon – 13 ft S groundswell, clean cross-off, but experts only. For the rest of us, Saturday 19th morning (3 ft ESE with offshore W wind) is the most realistic fun window. Don’t plan your week around it – the forecast’s a tough one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri morning).

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Tuesday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1252
2783
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1348
645
354
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379
196
94
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
25
NE
10
NW
10
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
S
20
SSE
35
SSW
30
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35
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25
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High Tide
9:36PM1.36m
9:58AM1.46m
10:16PM1.23m
10:35AM1.43m
10:58PM1.10m
11:15AM1.38m
11:44PM0.99m
12:01PM1.32m
00:40AM0.91m
12:57PM1.26m
1:54AM0.86m
2:05PM1.23m
3:19AM0.86m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.19m
3:41AM0.20m
4:17PM0.24m
4:12AM0.29m
5:04PM0.30m
4:45AM0.38m
5:54PM0.38m
5:21AM0.46m
6:54PM0.44m
6:05AM0.54m
8:06PM0.49m
7:06AM0.59m
9:23PM0.48m
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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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