Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
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 the cards for Dee Why Point over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid pulse of energy arriving this Friday morning, the 28th of August. It’s not massive, but the combo is working. A 5.2ft SSE groundswell with a nice 11-second period is pumping in from a good direction for the Point, and with the combined energy sitting at 700 (moderate wave energy), it’s got some real push. What makes this the standout is the wind. We’re looking at a light 3 mph westerly, blowing straight offshore. That means clean, lined-up waves peeling down the point. This is the pick of the entire forecast. If you can get out there Friday morning, do it. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Friday afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the SSE at 12 mph and the quality drops right off. The swell holds but it’s messy. Don’t bother.
Saturday morning, the 29th, is still worthwhile. The swell has backed off slightly to 4.9ft from the SSE, period still 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (620). A cross-offshore SSW breeze at 6 mph will keep it fairly clean. It’s not as pristine as Friday morning, but it’s a good session for the advanced crew.
Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 2nd of September is pretty ordinary. The swell drops right away. Sunday morning has a weak 3.3ft south swell, and by Wednesday we’re down to 2.0ft. The energy falls off a cliff, from 249 down to just 86 by Wednesday afternoon. You’ll be scratching for waves. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are tiny. Swell down to 1.0ft to 1.3ft from the east-northeast. Combined energy is below 60 (very weak). It’s basically flat. A solid gap of poor to no surf from Sunday the 30th right through to Friday the 4th.
Now, we get a little flicker of life on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is still poor with a tiny 1.0ft south swell, but the afternoon sees the wind go offshore from the west at 12 mph and the swell bumps up to 2.0ft with 10-second period. The energy climbs to 112 (still weak). It’s surfable but very ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.
The real return of surf happens on Sunday the 6th of September. The afternoon brings a 4.3ft south swell, 8-second period, and a solid 16 mph offshore wind from the west. Combined energy is 322 (moderate). The waves will be clean with that offshore wind, but the period is short, so it won’t have the same grunt as the first Friday. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in a week.
But hold onto your board. Monday the 7th of September morning is the standout of the second week. A 7.5ft south swell, 11-second period, and 16 mph offshore southwest wind. The combined energy is a massive 1261 (strong wave energy). This is a proper groundswell. It’s big enough that it’s only for experts—over 8.2ft would be expert only, and this is close. The long period and size will make it jack up fast down the point. It’ll be clean and powerful. If you’re experienced, this is your Monday morning mission. After that, the wind turns onshore in the afternoon and it gets messy.
Tuesday the 8th is still okay with a 4.3ft south swell and light offshore wind in the morning, but it’s nothing special.
From Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 12th of September, the swell fades again, with small junky waves from the north-east and east-northeast. The energy stays very weak to weak. The last few days are flat with poor conditions and onshore or cross-shore winds.
So, to sum it up: Friday morning the 28th of August is the absolute best session on offer. Get in early. Monday morning the 7th of September is the other one for the experts, but it’s promising. The rest is mostly a write-off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
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220 | 572 | 425 | 261 | 391 | 281 | 151 | 155 | 194 | 275 | 161 | 169 | 139 | 191 | 149 | 108 | 71 | 49 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.22m | 8:16PM1.54m | 8:50AM1.29m | 8:51PM1.51m | 9:25AM1.35m | 9:29PM1.45m | 10:02AM1.40m | 10:09PM1.35m | 10:42AM1.42m | 10:55PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.43m | 11:48PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.14m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:44AM0.11m | 2:39PM0.26m | 3:15AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:47AM0.14m | 4:07PM0.26m | 4:21AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.29m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:54PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
220 | 572 | 425 | 261 | 391 | 281 | 151 | 155 | 194 | 275 | 161 | 169 | 139 | 191 | 149 | 108 | 71 | 49 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
186 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 25 | 145 | 91 | 68 | 25 | 102 | 131 | 76 | 45 | 22 | 38 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
44 | 101 | 2 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | — | 6 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 |
— | — | 9 | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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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