Surf Forecasts:
Dee Why Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dee Why Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dee Why Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down Dee Why Point in the old measurements.
The first bit of surf worth paddling out for is this Saturday morning, the 29th of August. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell with a short 10-second period, pushing in at a moderate energy level (383). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, which will keep things clean. The water temp is 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s a decent morning, but this isn’t the standout.
The next few days, from Sunday the 30th right through to Monday the 7th of September, are pretty grim. The swell drops right off, with heights mostly under 3ft and energy levels in the low to mid hundreds. The wind is messy, often cross-on or onshore, and the wave comments are all poor. There’s a brief window on Wednesday morning the 2nd with clean conditions but the swell is only 2ft – not worth getting wet for. Expect a long gap of about nine days with no real quality.
Now, hold onto your board. The real action starts to build from the 8th of September. On Tuesday the 8th, the afternoon shows a proper spike: 6ft swell from the S with a 13-second period, and a monster energy reading (1044). The wind is strong offshore from the WSW at 22 mph, creating clean, lined-up waves. However, with that height and the offshore wind, this is advanced territory – not for the beginners. The wave comment is marginal, but the energy is there.
Then, Wednesday morning the 9th of September is the standout for the whole forecast. We’re looking at 8ft of S swell, with a 12-second period and a massive 1419 energy reading. The wind is a clean offshore from the SW at 16 mph. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s big – over 8ft – so only experts should be out there. The period is over 11 seconds, so the waves will have real punch and shape, and the offshore wind will make them glassy. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Thursday morning the 10th of September is also a beauty. The swell holds at 6ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period and 1071 energy. The wind is glassy – literally 3 mph from the SW, dead calm. That’s as good as it gets for clean conditions. The wave comment is “very good” and it’s still a solid size, so again, more suited to the confident surfer.
After that, Friday the 11th has a smaller 4ft SSE swell with glassy morning conditions, but the energy drops to 510. It’s still a fun morning, but not the heavy hitter that Wednesday was.
The final weekend from the 12th of September onward fades out with small, weak swells and poor wind. The energy drops below 200, and the height is under 2ft. Not much to report.
So, for the goods: Dee Why Point will be pumping on the morning of Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. That’s the big, clean, powerful groundswell for the experienced crew. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company. The earlier week is a write-off, but the second week has a real payoff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SE 9 | 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 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
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284 | 198 | 157 | 126 | 117 | 168 | 111 | 74 | 136 | 184 | 149 | 133 | 71 | 71 | 49 | 46 | 71 | 49 | 115 | 46 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:26PM1.41m | 2:17AM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 9 | 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 | S 12 | SSE 5 | S 10 | S 7 | NE 6 |
284 | 198 | 157 | 126 | 117 | 168 | 111 | 74 | 136 | 184 | 149 | 133 | 71 | 71 | 49 | 46 | 71 | 18 | 115 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | S 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
74 | 132 | 65 | 98 | 52 | 102 | 74 | 39 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 49 | 29 | 46 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 16 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | S 18 | S 7 |
25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 48 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | NNE 6 | ENE 4 | NNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 78 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 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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