Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with S 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 (Sep 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Dee Why Point. The water’s sitting around 63°F at the start, which is pretty normal for the season – no weirdness there.
We open on Monday the 31st of August, and it’s a slow start. Small 3ft south swell, weak period, and a breezy onshore wind – not worth your time. Tuesday the 1st of September has a bit more period (11 seconds) but still tiny, with a cross wind. The afternoon cleans up a little with a light offshore, but it’s only small, fun-sized stuff. Nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are still small, around 2ft to 2ft, with clean winds but just not enough power. The energy is weak (85 to 122). You’re scratching for a ride. Friday the 4th is a washout with onshore winds, and the weekend (5th and 6th) is a mix. Saturday the 5th is clean but tiny, and then Sunday the 6th of September – that’s the spark. Sunday morning we get a glassy 4ft south swell, period 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 335. That’s a solid moderate punch. The glassy conditions mean clean waves, and the south direction lines up well with the break. It’s the best session of the first week. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but for a point with that clean 4ft, it’s worth it.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th go back to messy or small. Not your day.
Now, this is the big one. On Wednesday the 9th of September, the models show a massive 16ft south swell with a long 11-second period. The energy is huge (5658). But the file is clear: this is way too big for Dee Why Point. That’s a 16ft wall – only for experts, and even then, it’s likely unsurfable here. The wind is glassy in the morning, but the size makes it a no-go for paddle surfing. This is kite territory.
Thursday the 10th is still oversized at 13ft, dropping to 10ft in the afternoon. Still too big.
The true standout is Friday the 11th of September morning. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the east, period 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The energy is a solid 758. This is proper. Clean, punchy waves at Dee Why Point with that east swell wrapping in nicely. It’s the best balance of size and conditions in the whole outlook. The direction is good, the wind is perfect, and it’s not too big for a good crew. This is the one.
After that, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th drop off, with smaller swell and unfavourable winds. The energy fades, and by Monday the 14th, we’re back to 3ft and weak. The last few days are just small and weak.
So: the first week is mostly small and clean, but Sunday 6th September morning is a gem. The second week has a massive swell mid-week that’s too big, but Friday 11th September morning is the absolute standout of the whole 16 days. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 12 |
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101 | 102 | 151 | 143 | 100 | 77 | 75 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 33 | 172 | 71 | 149 | 60 | 39 | 26 | 325 | 140 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:09PM1.35m | 10:42AM1.42m | 10:55PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.43m | 11:48PM1.13m | 12:21PM1.42m | 00:54AM1.02m | 1:26PM1.41m | 2:17AM0.95m | 2:40PM1.43m | 3:45AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.26m | 4:21AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.29m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:54PM0.32m | 5:44AM0.33m | 7:03PM0.35m | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.36m | 7:48AM0.46m | 9:47PM0.31m | 9:08AM0.47m | 10:57PM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 5 |
101 | 102 | 151 | 143 | 100 | 77 | 75 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 33 | 172 | 71 | 149 | 60 | 39 | 26 | 325 | 140 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 4 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | S 7 |
50 | 64 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 33 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | NE 6 | S 19 | S 12 |
16 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — | NE 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 3 | — | ENE 7 | NE 5 |
1 | 2 | — | 47 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 16 | 65 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 121 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
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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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