Surf Forecasts:
Dias Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1573 | 3948 | 3662 | 2416 | 1499 | 1106 | 662 | 530 | 794 | 200 | 463 | 589 | 784 | 442 | 711 | 1459 | 1507 | 846 | 625 | 614 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:15AM1.51m | 1:56PM1.40m | 2:08AM1.57m | 2:45PM1.47m | 2:59AM1.59m | 3:34PM1.52m | 3:49AM1.58m | 4:23PM1.54m | 4:38AM1.53m | 5:12PM1.53m | 5:28AM1.44m | 6:01PM1.49m | 6:19AM1.34m | 6:52PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:44AM0.09m | 7:57PM0.22m | 8:33AM0.03m | 8:50PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.01m | 9:41PM0.12m | 10:09AM0.01m | 10:33PM0.13m | 10:56AM0.05m | 11:25PM0.17m | 11:43AM0.12m | 00:18AM0.24m | 12:30PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
5:42 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1573 | 3948 | 3662 | 2416 | 1499 | 1106 | 662 | 530 | 794 | 188 | 135 | 480 | 784 | 442 | 711 | 1459 | 1507 | 846 | 625 | 614 | 558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 15 |
818 | 279 | 149 | 68 | 60 | 25 | 6 | 325 | 31 | 65 | 85 | — | 54 | 236 | 189 | 125 | 43 | 200 | 142 | 15 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | E 12 | NW 12 | E 11 | WSW 14 | E 10 | S 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 17 | NNW 6 | N 6 | S 21 | — | SW 19 |
8 | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 49 | — | — | — | 121 | 288 | 4 | 1 | 9 | — | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 4 | — | WNW 4 | WSW 7 | N 3 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 8 | 52 | 23 | — | 38 | 263 | 2 | — | 200 | 463 | 589 | 317 | 207 | 340 | 223 | 164 | 150 | 182 | 322 | 320 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 2 | 118 | 227 | 30 | 35 | 30 |
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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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