Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. I'm taking a look at what's on the table for Dee Why Point over the next couple of weeks. The overall pattern here is pretty up and down. We’ve got a small but decent pulse to start, then a lean stretch, and a proper dose of power later on, though some of it might be a bit of a handful.
First up, Saturday the 29th of August is your best bet to get wet in the near term. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds—that’s decent energy in the water, running at about 424 (moderate energy). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, just 6 mph, so the surface will be glassy, and the point should be turning that swell nicely. This is the standout of the first few days, no question. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 30th drops right back. The swell is down to 3ft from the south with a 9-second period. It's going to be clean in the morning with that light NW breeze, but honestly, it's ordinary. That small energy (221) is barely ticking things over. Monday and Tuesday stay flat and unappealing with poor wind and tiny swell, nothing worth paddling for.
We then go through a stretch from Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to Sunday the 6th of September that is basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, under 2ft, and the energy levels are pathetic (down to 51). Even though the winds are offshore for much of it, there’s just no wave to ride. That’s a solid four or five days with zilch.
Now, the second week throws a wild card in there. On Tuesday the 8th of September, a big pulse arrives. We are talking about an 12ft south swell hitting in the morning with an energy reading of 2068, and a 13ft SSE swell by the afternoon with a massive 3612 (very strong energy). The wind is favorable, but mate, this is far too big for Dee Why Point. It’s an advanced break at the best of times, but over 8ft is a beast. This is expert territory only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. For the average surfer, that day is a spectator sport.
Wednesday the 9th of September scales back a bit but is still heavy. A 8ft SSE swell in the morning (1196 energy) with a clean offshore wind from the WSW at 16 mph will be solid for experienced surfers. The afternoon jumps to 10ft, which is again pushing it too far for most.
Thursday the 10th sees the swell drop into the 6ft range with strong southerly winds making it less appealing. Conditions are clean but the size and wind are a bit raw.
The outlook improves for the weekend. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September look promising, with the swell settling into a nice 4ft to 5ft from the SSE, period holding at 10 seconds (energy around 332 to 507). The wind is light to moderate and offshore on both mornings. This looks like the real window after the big pulse has settled down—clean, manageable size, and the point should be offering up some nice lines.
Sunday the 13th fades back to small, 3ft with very low energy (155). It’s surfable but nothing special.
So, to sum it up: get out Saturday the 29th for the cleanest, most fun waves of the early run. Skip the long flat spell in the first week of September. The big stuff on the 8th is for experts only. The best all-rounder window for most surfers will be the morning sessions on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. Keep it on your radar, but it's a way off so don't set your watch by it yet.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
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261 | 325 | 246 | 157 | 99 | 120 | 194 | 103 | 101 | 136 | 184 | 149 | 135 | 71 | 68 | 50 | 47 | 29 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:50AM1.29m | 8:51PM1.51m | 9:25AM1.35m | 9:29PM1.45m | 10:02AM1.40m | 10:09PM1.35m | 10:42AM1.42m | 10:55PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.43m | 11:48PM1.13m | 12:21PM1.42m | 00:54AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.11m | 2:39PM0.26m | 3:15AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:47AM0.14m | 4:07PM0.26m | 4:21AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.29m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:54PM0.32m | 5:44AM0.33m | 7:03PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
261 | 325 | 246 | 157 | 99 | 120 | 194 | 103 | 101 | 136 | 184 | 149 | 135 | 71 | 68 | 50 | 47 | 29 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 |
16 | 74 | 132 | 65 | 96 | 52 | 103 | 75 | 45 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 |
19 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 12 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 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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