
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 1,000 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Why Point in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the Dee Why stretch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag across this 16-day window, so let’s cut through the noise and find the few moments worth paddlin’ out.
Right off the bat, Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are write-offs. Sunday’s got a sloppy 3-ft swell from the ENE for Dee Why Point (Sydney, New South Wales) with a cross wind messing it up, and Monday’s a write-off with strong cross-offshore winds and over 6-ft of messy ENE swell—not worth your time. Tuesday the 11th actually starts to show some potential. Morning’s small at 2-ft from the ENE, but the wind’s offshore from the W, so it’s clean, even if it’s tiny. The real standout in the whole window is Tuesday afternoon. That’s the one to circle. We get a clean 5-ft swell from the S, a 12-second period—proper groundswell—and a gentle WNW cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy hits 625 (moderate), so there’s some punch. Dee Why Point handles a south swell alright, and with the wind light and offshore, it’s going to be clean, lined-up, and have some push. It’s an advanced wave, so it’ll be for the crew who know how to work a point, but with crowds often, you’ll have company.
Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th are more of a grind. Wednesday morning is tiny and clean at 2-ft from the S, and Wednesday afternoon is even smaller at 2-ft with offshore wind. Thursday the 13th morning brings a clean 6-ft from the S with a WSW offshore wind, so it’s got size and is clean, but the combined swell energy is 522 (moderate), and it’s a short 9-second period, so it’s a bit lumpy and less organised. Thursday afternoon and Friday get a bit onshore or cross-shore, making things ordinary. Saturday the 15th is back to small and messy.
Now, the second week is a long way off, so treat this as a heads-up, not a sure thing. From the 16th to the 22nd, it’s looking mostly poor. A few glassy mornings on the 18th, 19th, and 21st but with tiny swell—2-ft to 2-ft—so not worth paddling for unless you’re desperate for a glide. The water temperature at the start of this window was 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for the time of year, about 2° below average, so a thicker suit’s been the go.
The one late window that’s got a bit of size is the morning of the 23rd of August—7-ft from the ENE with a 9-second period and a cross-offshore NW wind, clean but raw. The energy is strong at 1119. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s a short-period ENE swell, which can be a bit wonky at Dee Why Point. Given the size, that’s expert-only territory. Keep an eye on it, but don’t book your flights.
So, for the best bet: Tuesday the 11th afternoon is the standout. Get on it. The rest is mostly small, windy, or just not cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 236 | 497 | 353 | 134 | 76 | 517 | 92 | 92 | 52 | 49 | 487 | 568 | 169 | 228 | 392 | 125 | 66 | 18 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:10PM1.59m | 6:04AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.68m | 7:00AM1.11m | 7:01PM1.75m | 7:49AM1.18m | 7:50PM1.77m | 8:35AM1.25m | 8:36PM1.74m | 9:18AM1.30m | 9:20PM1.65m | 10:00AM1.34m | 10:03PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:08AM0.15m | 11:30AM0.34m | 1:02AM0.06m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:50AM-0.00m | 1:22PM0.23m | 2:33AM-0.03m | 2:13PM0.20m | 3:14AM-0.02m | 3:02PM0.20m | 3:52AM0.03m | 3:51PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 14 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | S 13 |
158 | 4 | 497 | 353 | 134 | 76 | 517 | 92 | 92 | 52 | 49 | 487 | 568 | 169 | 228 | 270 | 125 | 66 | 18 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 20 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | ENE 10 |
6 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 35 | 73 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 79 | 18 | 2 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 7 | S 13 | — | E 13 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 11 | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 20 | ENE 10 | S 15 | S 20 | S 19 |
2 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 35 | 39 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | W 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
16 | 236 | 24 | 59 | 18 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 1 | — | — | — | 392 | — | — | 86 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 542 | 110 | 171 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 4 |
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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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