Dee Why Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.76° S 151.31° E

Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dee Why Point sea temperature is
17.2° 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, E swell with 267 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, I’m gonna be honest – this forecast for Dee Why Point is a real test of patience. There’s a big dry spell before we finally get a proper pulse of energy late in the game.

The whole thing kicks off with a dud. Tuesday the 18th has some afternoon ESE swell at about 3 feet, but the wind is onshore from the east at 15 km/h and the wave energy is only moderate (200). The water’s at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, but the surf is just poor. Wednesday morning the 19th offers a tiny window with glassy conditions and a clean 2 foot ESE swell, period around 10 seconds, but it’s very ordinary. That glassy wind is a tease, but the size is barely enough for a log. From there, it’s a desert. From Wednesday afternoon the 19th right through to the end of August, it’s a series of tiny, weak, or poorly-winded swells. Most days are below 3 feet, with onshore or cross-shore winds, and wave energy often dropping to weak levels (down to 13 on the 22nd). There’s a solid 10-day gap where you’re genuinely better off doing something else.

Then, finally, we see a change. Saturday the 29th brings a pulse of S swell, 4 feet to 5 feet with a 12-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the SSW. The wave energy jumps to strong (414 to 548), but it’s still marked as marginal. It’s the first sign of life, but not the main event.

The true standout hits on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning session is the one you want to circle. We’ve got a solid 8 foot swell from the SSE, with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSW at 15 km/h, keeping it glassy and clean. The combined wave energy is a massive 4887, which is very strong. This is a serious swell, and for experienced surfers only – 8 feet with that period will have plenty of push. Because it’s a long-period groundswell, Dee Why Point, being a point break, is the perfect setup to handle it. Expect it to reel down the line. The afternoon on the 30th gets bigger at 10 feet but the wind turns cross-on from the ESE, making it a bit lumpy, so the morning is the clear winner. Crowds are likely at Dee Why Point, especially on a Sunday with a solid swell like this.

After that, Monday the 31st drops back to 4 feet with a cross-on wind, and Tuesday the 1st of September offers another clean, glassy morning with 4 feet of SSE swell, but the energy is moderate (318) and not in the same league as the Sunday. After that, it fades out again.

So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a write-off. The only true standout, the one that gets the blood pumping, is the morning of Sunday the 30th of August. Get on it early, it’s gonna be a beauty for the crew that can handle it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
E
10
1.3
NE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.3
S
9
0.4
S
5
0.4
NE
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
86
267
90
47
47
51
47
54
9
5
14
7
20
51
47
42
43
30
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NE
20
NE
15
N
10
N
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
W
15
E
5
SSE
5
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
00:16AM1.06m
12:54PM1.30m
1:11AM0.94m
1:50PM1.27m
2:23AM0.87m
2:55PM1.26m
3:45AM0.85m
4:00PM1.28m
4:56AM0.88m
4:57PM1.33m
5:48AM0.93m
5:45PM1.40m
Low Tide
6:14AM0.39m
7:33PM0.49m
6:56AM0.47m
8:49PM0.51m
7:52AM0.53m
10:06PM0.50m
9:00AM0.56m
11:09PM0.45m
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.38m
11:07AM0.50m
00:37AM0.31m
rain showers
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5:27
5:28
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 mm
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5
9
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
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20
16
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22
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Feels °C
14
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17
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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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