
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,626 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Why Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve got the outlook for Dee Why Point.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.
The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a swell coming through, but it’s not all good news. The first real standout is Monday morning, the 20th of July. The wind swings offshore from the west at 3 mph, with a 6 ft swell pushing in from the ENE. The period is a solid 11 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell energy. The waves will be clean and well-shaped. The combined energy is moderate (766). This is your best bet for the near future – it’s the pick of the early window for sure.
Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is a bit smaller with 3 ft from the ENE, but you’ll get a clean offshore breeze from the west at 6 mph. It’s a lighter option, but still surfable.
Now, look ahead to Thursday afternoon, the 23rd of July. The swell picks up to 7 ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the south at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean. Combined energy is strong (782). That’s a solid wall of water, but it’s getting into the "big for beginners" territory.
The real main event, though, is Friday the 24th of July. The morning has a 6 ft south swell, 10-second period, and a clean offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is high (702). Then, Friday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy with an easterly breeze at only 3 mph, and the swell is 6 ft from the south with an 11-second period. That’s about as good as it gets – clean, glassy, and consistent. The energy is still strong (684). This is the absolute standout of the entire outlook. Mark it in your calendar.
From the 25th onward, things start to fade. Saturday morning the 25th has a 4 ft south swell with offshore wind, so it’s surfable, but not the same quality.
There’s a long gap from the 26th of July right through to the 29th, where the surf is either small, onshore, or just plain messy. Nothing worth getting excited about.
Then, on the 30th of July, Thursday afternoon, you get a late spike: a 8 ft south swell, but with a short period of 7 seconds and strong cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (641), but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, and at that size, it’s expert-only territory.
The very end of the outlook, into the first week of August, is a washout. Onshore winds, rain, and messy surf. Not worth paddling out for.
So, to wrap it up: your best windows are Monday morning the 20th, and then Friday the 24th is the real gem. Glassy, clean, consistent south swell. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | S 9 | S 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 219 | 792 | 647 | 692 | 619 | 561 | 451 | 307 | 258 | 264 | 161 | 133 | 92 | 132 | 739 | 389 | 687 | 646 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:17PM1.49m | 12:10PM1.25m | 00:04AM1.32m | 1:00PM1.27m | 00:55AM1.15m | 1:52PM1.28m | 1:52AM1.02m | 2:46PM1.29m | 2:58AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.31m | 4:10AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.34m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:01PM0.41m | 6:32AM0.23m | 7:04PM0.47m | 7:12AM0.32m | 8:14PM0.51m | 7:55AM0.40m | 9:28PM0.51m | 8:44AM0.46m | 10:38PM0.48m | 9:38AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 |
73 | 219 | 792 | 647 | 692 | 619 | 561 | 451 | 307 | 258 | 264 | 161 | 133 | 92 | 61 | 42 | 69 | 687 | 646 | 287 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
45 | 23 | 153 | 127 | 116 | 138 | 97 | 82 | 55 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 |
33 | 67 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | S 6 | S 9 | S 7 | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 77 | — | — | 12 | 132 | 739 | 389 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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