Dee Why Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.76° S 151.31° E

Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Why Point sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.4° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,831 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew through the outlook for Dee Why Point.

The first week and a half is basically a dead loss for decent waves. Wednesday the 16th brings a big lump of 12ft S swell packing serious punch (energy at 2077), but that's way too much for this break. It’s an advanced-only wave already, and that size shuts it down for everyone. Water temp is about 64°F, which is normal for the season.

After that, it’s a grind. Thursday the 17th still has a 10ft swell but the wind is ugly and the forecast is shaky. Friday the 18th morning gives us a tiny window: 4ft S swell with glassy, dead-calm conditions. It’s clean and surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon turns onshore and fades.

From Saturday the 19th all the way through the rest of September, it’s a painful, flat spell. Swell mostly under 3ft, periods are short or weird, and the wind is persistently cross or onshore. A couple of mornings turn glassy, like Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th, but the energy is weak – under 120 – and the waves are tiny. You’d be better off on a paddleboard.

Then, on Thursday the 1st of October, we finally get something to get excited about. The morning looks like the real deal: a 6ft S swell running on an 11-second period, energy at 900, and glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze. This is clean, powerful Dee Why Point at its best. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but this one has serious potential. The afternoon will likely go onshore and messy.

So, the honest verdict: two weeks of nothing, then a proper morning session on the 1st of October. That’s your one to chase.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

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Friday
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S
10
3.5
S
11
3
S
10
2.1
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
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1.3
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2058
2831
1668
708
363
282
249
137
83
58
30
198
471
174
228
263
442
202
374
192
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
S
25
SSW
15
SE
10
WNW
0
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15
NE
15
W
20
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10
SSW
20
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10
NNE
15
NE
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SSE
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High Tide
11:44PM0.99m
12:01PM1.32m
00:40AM0.91m
12:57PM1.26m
1:54AM0.86m
2:05PM1.23m
3:19AM0.86m
3:17PM1.24m
4:28AM0.91m
4:18PM1.28m
5:17AM0.99m
5:08PM1.34m
Low Tide
5:54PM0.38m
5:21AM0.46m
6:54PM0.44m
6:05AM0.54m
8:06PM0.49m
7:06AM0.59m
9:23PM0.48m
8:25AM0.61m
10:27PM0.44m
9:41AM0.58m
11:15PM0.37m
10:42AM0.52m
11:53PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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18
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28
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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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