Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.

Alright, so we're looking at a bit of a slow start for the next few days, but don't write it off just yet. Things are going to build towards a proper swell event in the second week.

First up, the standout session is shaping up for Monday morning, July 20th at Dee Why Point. We've got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a nice 11-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WNW, which is going to leave those lines clean as a whistle. The combined energy is sitting at a solid moderate level (778), and it's looking like the best combination of size and calm conditions we'll see for a while. The water temp is about 64°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The week that follows is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday July 21st drops off a touch, with a 4ft ENE swell, but the wind swings northerly, making it a bit messy. Wednesday July 22nd is smaller again, dropping to 3ft, but the wind goes clean offshore from the W, so it's clean but small. Thursday July 23rd sees a switch to a southerly swell, but the wind gets up to 19 mph from the WSW, which is a fresh offshore, but the swell is only 4ft. Friday July 24th is a bit of a better bet, with a 5ft S swell and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW, giving us some clean, surfable waves.

Now, the real interest starts on Sunday, July 26th. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the S with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1466. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW. This is a significant swell, but it's getting into that size where it's more for the experienced crew. It's a bit of a shame the conditions are only marginal, but the energy is there.

Things really kick off for the first week of August. Saturday, August 1st is a big one. We're looking at a 10ft southerly swell, with a combined energy of 3313 – that's some serious power. The morning has a gentle offshore from the WSW, so it should be clean. This is strictly for experienced surfers only, as it's well over 8ft. Sunday, August 2nd is also a big day, with another 10ft swell from the SSE, an 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is still very strong at 1737. Again, this is expert territory, but for those who can handle it, it's a proper session.

The rest of the run into the start of August looks a bit more ordinary, with the swell dropping back and the wind picking up again.

So, to sum it up: the best combination of clean, manageable waves is Monday morning, July 20th. The big, powerful stuff for the experts is on August 1st and 2nd, but keep in mind that's a long way out, so the forecast can shift.

Rusty.

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