Surf Forecasts:
Dias Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, near gales from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1280 | 829 | 510 | 2492 | 2334 | 1950 | 1093 | 921 | 918 | 572 | 446 | 300 | 467 | 389 | 534 | 475 | 560 | 767 | 880 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:02AM1.13m | 1:38PM1.18m | 1:41AM1.24m | 2:09PM1.31m | 2:14AM1.33m | 2:37PM1.42m | 2:44AM1.41m | 3:05PM1.52m | 3:14AM1.47m | 3:33PM1.59m | 3:44AM1.50m | 4:01PM1.63m | 4:15AM1.50m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:28AM0.41m | 7:45PM0.45m | 8:00AM0.31m | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:28AM0.21m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.08m | 9:44PM0.10m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 6:21 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1280 | 829 | 510 | 2492 | 2334 | 1950 | 1093 | 669 | 466 | 401 | 446 | 300 | 467 | 389 | 534 | 475 | 560 | 767 | 880 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | 123 | 358 | 157 | 314 | 272 | 252 | 221 | 221 | 274 | 176 | 193 | 126 | 91 | 269 | 421 | 233 | 126 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 14 | SSE 14 | SE 6 | WSW 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 158 | 310 | — | — | — | 102 | 259 | 411 | 169 | 193 | 95 | 69 | 163 | 116 | 52 | 104 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 26 | 56 | 78 | 294 | 921 | 918 | 572 | 4 | 19 | — | 84 | 89 | 5 | 80 | 92 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 82 | 35 | 35 | 397 | 39 | 39 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 4 |
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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).
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