
Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 783 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with NE 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 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the start of this window is a bit of a let-down. Monday afternoon is a washout with the cross-off wind tearing up Dee Why Point, making it messy. Not worth paddling out for that weak, short-period NE swell.
The good stuff starts to build on Tuesday morning. The wind swings offshore from the WSW, cleaning things up for a fun, clean session. It’s not big, but it’s clean. Then Tuesday afternoon is where it really starts to fire. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S with a solid 11-second period, and that cross-off wind keeps the surf clean. This is the standout of the week. The energy is strong (706) and it should be lining up well on the point.
Wednesday morning holds some decent 3ft of S swell, but the wind goes a bit cross-off. Still clean, but not as good as Tuesday. Wednesday afternoon drops off, just ordinary. Thursday morning looks great again – clean 5ft of S swell with offshore WSW winds. Another solid one. Thursday afternoon turns to rubbish though, with that cross-shore wind chopping it all up.
Friday holds some clean, small waves with light offshore winds, but nothing too exciting. Saturday and Sunday are a total write-off with rain and cross-onshore winds mushing up whatever small swell there is. The energy drops away. It’s a frustrating run.
Then we hit a bit of a flat spell. The middle of next week looks poor, with weak, short-period swell and garbage winds. There's a few tiny glimmers – a glassy Wednesday morning and a clean Thursday morning – but the swell is tiny and weak. This run of ordinary conditions looks to stretch for several days.
The second week gets a bit more promising at the very end. Monday the 24th looks messy, but that afternoon shows a pulse of 6ft S swell, again with strong energy (682). It’s just a shame the wind is cross-onshore. It’ll be a battle.
Finally, Tuesday the 25th is your other chance. A 5ft S swell with cross-off winds from the WNW. That's clean, and a decent way to end the window. It’s more promising than anything else in that second week, but these longer-range calls are always less certain.
The water temp is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting the steamer.
All in all, Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning this week are your best bets. They should be worth the paddle out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
134 | 81 | 553 | 394 | 173 | 129 | 88 | 156 | 524 | 164 | 136 | 124 | 201 | 293 | 311 | 187 | 153 | 176 | 783 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:41AM1.35m | 10:45PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:28AM0.11m | 4:40PM0.29m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 |
134 | 81 | 553 | 394 | 173 | 129 | 88 | 156 | 332 | 164 | 136 | 124 | 121 | 17 | 17 | 187 | 19 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | S 14 |
6 | 3 | 71 | 49 | 35 | 47 | 45 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | — | S 15 | SE 11 | S 20 | SSE 19 | S 19 | S 14 | S 19 | SSE 16 | S 15 | — |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 5 | 30 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 17 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | W 2 | WSW 3 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ESE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
17 | 73 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 524 | — | — | — | 201 | 293 | 311 | 18 | 153 | 176 | 783 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 244 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 59 | 157 | 3 | 59 | 189 | 318 |
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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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