Dee Why Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.76° S 151.31° E

Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Why Point sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with 359 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE 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 (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for Dee Why Point over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the pattern is frustrating. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy, or wind-affected surf to start, and it’s not until the end of the first week that we see a proper chance to paddle out. The water temp is sitting at about 63°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing wild.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Thursday morning, August 27th. The wind drops to near glassy conditions, with a light SSE breeze, and the swell bumps up to 5 ft out of the S. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but with the glassy surface, the wave quality will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (396). This is the best session on offer in the first week, but with it being a point break, that short period means the waves won’t have the same grunt as a groundswell. Still, if you’re an advanced surfer, get out there early.

Friday morning, August 28th, is also worth a mention. The swell drops right back to 2 ft, but it’s a long-period 11 seconds SSE groundswell, and the wind is glassy from the NNW. Combined energy is moderate (249). It’s small, but glassy and clean. A longboard or a fish might be the go.

We then hit a dry spell. From Saturday afternoon, August 29th, right through to Tuesday morning, September 1st, the conditions are a mixed bag of onshore winds and poor quality. The best of that gap is Tuesday morning, September 1st, with glassy conditions and a 3 ft S swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (335). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The next standout, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday afternoon, September 6th. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the S, with a 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. Combined energy is moderate (272). The wind is clean, and the direction is decent. This is the best-looking offering in the entire second week. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

The rest of the run into the second week is mostly small, windy, or clean but tiny. Monday afternoon, September 7th, for example, is clean but the wind is a fresh 22 mph, so it’s not going to be a pleasant paddle.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning the 27th is your best bet for the first week, and Sunday afternoon the 6th of September is the one to hope for in the second week. The rest is a lot of waiting.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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10
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
202
118
89
206
126
222
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130
100
232
324
190
279
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359
223
193
164
106
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
N
10
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
N
10
N
10
WNW
15
SSW
30
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
15
E
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NNW
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15
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10
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5
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10
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High Tide
4:57PM1.33m
5:48AM0.93m
5:45PM1.40m
6:30AM1.00m
6:27PM1.46m
7:07AM1.07m
7:04PM1.52m
7:42AM1.15m
7:40PM1.55m
8:16AM1.22m
8:16PM1.54m
8:50AM1.29m
8:51PM1.51m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.38m
11:07AM0.50m
00:37AM0.31m
11:55AM0.44m
1:12AM0.24m
12:38PM0.38m
1:44AM0.18m
1:19PM0.32m
2:14AM0.14m
1:59PM0.28m
2:44AM0.11m
2:39PM0.26m
3:15AM0.11m
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Temp °C
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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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