
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with 1,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on offer at Dee Why Point over the next couple of weeks.
The first surf worth paddling out for is on Wednesday, 22 July. It’s nothing special – just clean, surfable waves with a bit of cross-off wind in the morning. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the ENE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is weak at 195. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, so it’ll be smooth out there, but the swell drops to 3 ft and the energy slides to 183. It’s ordinary, but it’s a start.
Thursday, 23 July, sees cleaner conditions with offshore winds, but the swell is down to 3 ft in the morning and 2 ft in the afternoon, with energy dropping to 103 and 81. You’ll be scratching for waves.
Now, Friday, 24 July, is where things start to get a bit more interesting. The morning brings a clear sky and a gentle offshore wind from the SW. Swell jumps to 5 ft from the S with a 9-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 357 – moderate. The guidance says expect good surf conditions, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. This is the first real standout of the outlook. The swell is still manageable for most surfers, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, especially for a point break. Still, this is the best on offer so far.
Saturday, 25 July, morning is also a contender. Swell builds to 5 ft from the S with an 11-second period, combined energy at 519 – strong, solid wave energy. The offshore wind is moderate, so it’ll be clean. This is one of the better windows, but the period is getting longer, which for a point break like Dee Why Point can mean longer lulls between sets and the waves might be a bit more lined up. Sunday, 26 July, morning is similar: 5 ft S swell, 11-second period, 510 energy, and light offshore wind. Both these mornings are good, but the Saturday morning has the edge with the bigger energy.
After Sunday, the surf tails off quickly. Monday, 27 July, is clean but small, with onshore winds in the afternoon that mess it up. From Tuesday, 28 July, through to Friday, 31 July, it’s mostly poor – small, weak, or onshore. There’s a long gap of poor surf until the next potential.
Then on Saturday, 1 August, a bigger swell fills in – 7 ft from the SE in the morning, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The energy is moderate at 393, but it’s not a good look for paddling. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day.
Sunday, 2 August, is small and clean again, but nothing special.
The real standout, if you’re an expert, is the huge swell event starting Tuesday, 4 August. The swell hits 13 ft from the S on Tuesday morning with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4211 – very strong. The wind is light cross-shore, but the swell is just too big for this break. By Tuesday afternoon it’s 21 ft with 14-second period, energy 26336 – that’s extreme. The wind is cross-onshore and the place will be a washing machine. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s likely too big and messy to be any fun. The offshore wind on Wednesday, 5 August, morning with 20 ft S swell and 13-second period sounds clean, but again, it’s way too big. Thursday, 6 August, is still oversized at 12 ft to 15 ft, but at least the wind is offshore. This whole block is for the big-wave crew, and even then, Dee Why Point might not hold it well.
So, to wrap it up: the best surf for the average punter is the Friday, 24 July, morning, with the Saturday, 25 July, morning a close second. After that, it’s a long wait with small, poor conditions until the mega swell arrives, which is too big for most. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, get out there on Friday or Saturday next week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
175 | 163 | 126 | 94 | 71 | 148 | 327 | 252 | 1037 | 507 | 254 | 369 | 507 | 320 | 202 | 150 | 125 | 68 | 35 | 25 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:46PM1.29m | 2:58AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.31m | 4:10AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.34m | 5:16AM0.89m | 5:25PM1.38m | 6:10AM0.92m | 6:11PM1.44m | 6:55AM0.96m | 6:53PM1.49m | 7:35AM1.00m | 7:31PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.51m | 8:44AM0.46m | 10:38PM0.48m | 9:38AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.43m | 10:34AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:27AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.31m | 12:14PM0.44m | 1:44AM0.25m | 12:57PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
175 | 163 | 126 | 94 | 71 | 148 | 327 | 252 | 1037 | 507 | 254 | 369 | 507 | 320 | 202 | 150 | 125 | 68 | 35 | 25 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | NE 8 | SE 14 | ENE 3 | SE 7 | SE 14 | ENE 3 |
17 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 28 | 220 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 6 | SE 14 |
3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 174 | 174 |
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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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