Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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