Dee Why Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here, and the next couple of weeks are a real rollercoaster for our local surf. We start with a few small, lackluster days, then a run of clean, fun waves around the 24th through the 26th, before it trails off. The big one—the one that’s got me a little emotional—is shaping up for the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. Let’s break it down.

First off, Monday, July 20th. Dee Why Point has a 6ft swell from the ENE, period 11 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the NE at 9 mph, and the combined energy is moderate (748). The water’s 64°, which is about normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s marginal—not worth getting wet.

Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd don’t get any better. Tuesday morning has a 4ft ENE swell, but cross winds from the N at 6 mph make it messy. Wednesday morning drops to 3ft, but a light cross-offshore from the W at 6 mph cleans it up a bit. Still, very ordinary.

Thursday the 23rd offers a tiny 3ft swell from the ENE, but with a strong offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, it’s clean but small. The combined energy is weak (107). Not worth the paddle.

Now, Friday, July 24th is where we start to see some life. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the S, period 9 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. Combined energy is moderate (460), and the forecast says good surf. This is a solid session for the advanced crew—Dee Why Point will have clean, rideable lines.

Saturday the 25th is even better. A 5ft swell from the S, with a longer period of 11 seconds, and a moderate offshore from the WSW at 16 mph. Combined energy is up to 524, and the morning is clean. This is a standout for the near-term—really good quality, well-shaped waves.

Sunday the 26th keeps the run going. A 4ft S swell, 11 seconds again, with a gentle offshore from the WSW at 9 mph in the morning. Combined energy is 401. The afternoon turns a bit cross-offshore from the S at 6 mph, but it’s still clean. Two more solid days of fun surf.

From Monday the 27th, it drops off. The 3ft S swell on Monday morning is okay, but the energy is low (177), and it’s ordinary. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are poor—tiny, weak swells. Best to stay on land.

Thursday the 30th of July brings a pulse back. The morning sees a 6ft S swell, 11 seconds, combined energy strong at 1026, with a light cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The afternoon is even cleaner—a 5ft S swell, 10 seconds, light WNW breeze, and very good conditions. This is another promising window, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are average, with small surf and ordinary conditions. Sunday the 2nd is poor, with a 4ft S swell but onshore winds making a mess.

Now, the big one. Monday August 3rd has a 4ft S swell, 8 seconds, with a moderate offshore from the W at 12 mph. Combined energy is 405—good, but not special. But Tuesday, August 4th… this is the standout of the entire outlook. The morning shows a 8ft S swell, 11 seconds, with a light offshore from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is a massive 1951, indicating strong to very strong wave energy. This is excellent surf, but with the size over 8ft, it’s strictly for experienced surfers only. The sets will be powerful, and the period is long enough to give solid, well-shaped lines at Dee Why Point. The afternoon sees it shift to a 8ft SSE swell, 12 seconds, but with a cross-on breeze, so the morning is the window. This is a serious session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

After that, it fades out into the second week, with nothing worth shouting about.

So, the best on offer: Saturday, July 25th morning for a clean, fun session, and the absolute standout is Tuesday, August 4th morning for the big, clean, powerful swell. That one’s got my heart pumping.

Rusty.

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