Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Dee Why Point. The next week and a half has a real split personality. We’re starting with a few small, clean days to get the arms moving, but the real story is a proper winter swell train that rolls in from the end of next week and holds into early August. The water is sitting at 64° which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Tuesday the 21st has a weak 4ft ENE swell (376) but a light N wind is making it a bit messy, and the tide could be a factor. Not worth a paddle. Wednesday morning the 22nd is cleaner with a light WNW cross-off breeze, but the swell drops to 4ft (230). It’s surfable, but just small and ordinary. Thursday morning the 23rd is the first real tease – a 3ft ENE swell (111) with a clean W offshore wind. It’s small, but the offshore wind will make it glassy. Worth a look if you’re desperate.

Now, Friday the 24th is where things start to get interesting. Morning brings a solid 7ft S swell (1127) with a clean SW offshore breeze. The energy is getting into the moderate zone, and the conditions are good. This is a solid pick for the experienced crew. The south swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but Dee Why Point handles it.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are both on the smaller side, with 5ft and 5ft S swells, but the wind is offshore both mornings. The combined energy is moderate (539 and 446). It’s clean, but not the standout.

The real standout, the one you’re going to want to circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 30th of July. We’ve got a 10ft SSE groundswell (1875) with a very long 11 second period, and a clean moderate WSW offshore wind. The energy is strong, the waves are big, and the winds are perfect. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. The swell is over 8ft, so this is for the experts. Then Friday the 31st of July might even be better. The morning is a 10ft SSE swell (2323) with a 12 second period and a light W cross-off. The afternoon is a 10ft S swell (3718) with a WSW offshore. The energy is very strong, the period is long, and the wind is offshore. This is a massive window of big, clean, powerful surf. The long period does mean it will be a bit more lined up at a point break like this, so it should handle well.

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd of August keep the momentum going with 10ft swells and offshore winds. Sunday morning the 2nd is a monster, with a 10ft S swell (3983) and a moderate W offshore. The energy is very strong, but the wind is a bit stronger. It’s still an excellent option for the experts.

The following week, from Monday the 3rd of August, things start to get a bit windier and messier. The swells are still big, 8ft to 8ft, but the winds are from the SSW and S, blowing cross-off at 19 to 22 mph. The conditions become marginal, and the energy is high but the wind is a problem. The surf is there, but it’s not going to be as clean.

So, the call is simple. The best on offer is the stretch from Thursday the 30th of July through to Sunday the 2nd of August. Dee Why Point will be firing with big, clean south swells and offshore winds. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. The smaller days before that are just a warm-up.

Rusty.

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