
Surf Forecasts:
Dias Beach surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dias Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tue 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1169 | 2025 | 1752 | 1043 | 747 | 558 | 486 | 935 | 655 | 418 | 567 | 406 | 336 | 923 | 2277 | 3037 | 1514 | 1124 | 996 | 1188 | 1290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:54AM1.37m | 4:24PM1.38m | 4:28AM1.36m | 4:57PM1.40m | 5:01AM1.34m | 5:31PM1.40m | 5:36AM1.30m | 6:06PM1.39m | 6:14AM1.25m | 6:43PM1.37m | 6:58AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.35m | 7:51AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM0.32m | 10:11AM0.19m | 10:29PM0.31m | 10:42AM0.19m | 11:03PM0.32m | 11:12AM0.21m | 11:38PM0.33m | 11:44AM0.24m | 00:16AM0.35m | 12:19PM0.28m | 00:58AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.40m | |||||||
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 11 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1169 | 2025 | 1752 | 1043 | 747 | 558 | 294 | 321 | 236 | 172 | 567 | 406 | 324 | 923 | 2277 | 3037 | 1514 | 1124 | 996 | 1188 | 1290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | WSW 15 | S 6 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SW 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 15 | ESE 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 51 | 10 | — | 22 | 38 | 486 | 76 | 104 | 123 | 211 | 286 | 336 | 176 | 147 | 123 | 87 | 176 | 47 | 125 | 131 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 14 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | ESE 11 | W 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 18 | 76 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 111 | 208 | 266 | 202 | 152 | 14 | 49 | 93 | 84 | 18 | 30 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 6 | W 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
151 | — | — | 241 | 120 | 71 | 211 | 935 | 655 | 418 | 17 | 66 | 77 | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 25 | 89 | 63 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 63 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
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Information about the Dias Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dias Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dias Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dias 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 (Dias 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 Dias 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.
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