
Surf Forecasts:
Denhams Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Denhams Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Denhams Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Denhams Beach is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a massive jump, but you’ll notice it’s a little more pleasant than average.
Honestly, the start of the period is a write-off. We’ve got a gap from now right through until late on Sunday the 6th of July. That’s several days with nothing worth paddling out for – tiny dribbles, poor conditions, and a whole lot of nothing.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, kicks off on Monday the 6th of July. Denhams Beach (Australia) suddenly wakes up. Monday morning sees a solid 7ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds and strong wave energy (694). The wind is light and clean out of the SSW, so those waves are going to be holding up nicely. This is the best on offer – expect some proper clean, well-shaped sets that’ll have you grinning. It’s a very consistent break, so you won’t be waiting long between waves. Keep in mind though, at over 5ft, it’s a bit much for beginners; this one’s for the intermediate crew and above.
Tuesday the 7th of July keeps the fun rolling. Another 6ft swell from the SE in the morning, with moderate energy (667) and light offshore winds. Clean, solid surf again. The afternoon turns a little tricky as the wind swings onshore, so get your fix early.
Wednesday the 8th of July morning still offers up a decent 5ft from the SE with offshore wind (582 energy). Good quality, but the wind is getting a bit more active as the day goes on.
After Wednesday, things start to fade. We get a few smaller, ordinary days through the end of the week and into the weekend. A little 4ft glassy wave on Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th mornings, but nothing to write home about – surfable, but very average.
From Sunday the 12th of July onwards, it’s another long dry spell. Tiny or flat conditions, with the odd cross-offshore breeze, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing. The last half of the period is a full blank run – no real swell on the cards.
So, bottom line: don’t hold your breath until the 6th and 7th of July. That’s your window. Get it while it’s good, because the ocean goes quiet again for a long stretch.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 13 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
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93 | 37 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 828 | 687 | 669 | 575 | 513 | 749 | 680 | 456 | 375 | 196 | 68 | 22 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.18m | 10:23PM1.54m | 11:21AM1.19m | 11:03PM1.48m | 12:01PM1.21m | 11:46PM1.40m | 12:44PM1.23m | 00:36AM1.31m | 1:32PM1.27m | 1:33AM1.23m | 2:25PM1.33m | 2:40AM1.16m | 3:24PM1.40m | 3:55AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.58m | 5:11AM0.29m | 4:50PM0.59m | 5:49AM0.33m | 5:39PM0.60m | 6:27AM0.37m | 6:35PM0.60m | 7:09AM0.41m | 7:38PM0.58m | 7:55AM0.44m | 8:48PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.46m | 10:02PM0.47m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | S 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
93 | 37 | 40 | 99 | 66 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 71 | 687 | 669 | 575 | 513 | 749 | 680 | 456 | 375 | 196 | 1095 | 701 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 257 | 154 | 66 | 41 | 126 | 58 | 21 | 68 | 21 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | — | E 13 | S 19 | S 19 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 9 | S 15 | S 23 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 9 |
1 | 6 | 43 | 43 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 11 | 26 | 22 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 10 | — |
61 | 93 | 3 | 1 | — | 716 | 1188 | 1413 | 828 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 110 | 470 | — | 1017 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 450 | 15 | 4 | 63 | 4 | 145 | 145 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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Information about the Denhams Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Denhams Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Denhams Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Denhams Beach 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 (Denhams Beach) 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 Denhams Beach 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.










