Surf Forecasts:
Denhams Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Denhams Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Denhams Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Denhams Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Denhams Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the local scoop for Denhams Beach. I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a real flat spell right through the end of July and into the start of August. Tiny, weak swells and mostly poor conditions, it's hardly worth paddling out for the first few days.
Then we get a bit of life. Saturday, the 1st of August, the morning shows a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, which is a beautiful thing, and we see a small 4ft SSE swell creep in. The combined energy is moderate (217), but it's mostly just surfable, not spectacular. The water's sitting at 63°, which is a degree warmer than the long-term average for this time of year, so it's a touch on the mild side.
Sunday morning, the 2nd, is where it starts to look a bit more interesting. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSE with a nice long period of 12 seconds, giving it some real groundswell grunt. The energy jumps up to 723 (moderate), and with a clean cross-off breeze from the NW, it's set to be a tidy wave. This is a potential standout for the first week.
Now, hold on to your boardies, because the 4th of August (Tuesday) brings a big pulse. The morning sees a 8ft SSE swell with a short period, but by the afternoon, it's hammering with a 10ft SSE swell. The energy is strong at 1072, but that short period (8 seconds) and strong cross-shore wind will make it a messy, difficult beast. This is strictly for the experts only, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real standout of the whole outlook, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the 11th of August. Tuesday morning, we have a very clean 8ft NE swell predicted. The energy is strong (734), the wind is a slight air from the NW, making it glassy. Conditions are set to be very good. This is a big, clean swell with a decent period, and it's a major highlight for the second week.
The 12th of August also holds promise. Wednesday morning sees a 5ft ENE swell with a very long period of 12 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (726) and conditions are very good. Just remember, that long period swell at a beach break like Denhams can sometimes break a bit straight, but with the quality on offer, it's still a ripping morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 15 | NE 7 | S 11 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 16 | E 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 197 | 172 | 1053 | 461 | 569 | 289 | 151 | 5 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.56m | 8:17AM1.15m | 8:04PM1.59m | 8:54AM1.20m | 8:42PM1.59m | 9:30AM1.24m | 9:20PM1.57m | 10:05AM1.26m | 9:59PM1.53m | 10:42AM1.28m | 10:39PM1.46m | 11:20AM1.30m | 11:22PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.55m | 2:14AM0.28m | 1:38PM0.51m | 2:49AM0.24m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:24AM0.22m | 3:03PM0.46m | 3:58AM0.22m | 3:45PM0.45m | 4:33AM0.25m | 4:29PM0.45m | 5:07AM0.29m | 5:17PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 139 | 219 | 890 | 716 | 445 | 388 | 326 | 197 | 172 | 1053 | 461 | 569 | 289 | 151 | 5 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 14 | SE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | E 18 | SSE 14 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 163 | 6 | 243 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | NNE 4 | S 8 | S 16 | — | E 11 | SE 15 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 11 | S 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 253 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 115 | 526 | 1067 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 47 | 70 | 519 | 519 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 126 | 4 |
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