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Dirk Hartog Island surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 AWST
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Dirk Hartog Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dirk Hartog Island sea temperature is
23.4° C
 (Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dirk Hartog Island this week:

The surf forecast for Dirk Hartog Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dirk Hartog Island in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 20th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dirk Hartog Island over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
2.3
S
1.6
SSW
1.1
SW
1.7
S
1
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
2.4
SSW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2.4
SSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)148913813131313131212121614141314141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)668709404396365335286340345380392287278644915230969011092222885886
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
35
S
20
S
35
S
35
S
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
5
NNW
20
SW
30
S
30
S
40
S
40
SSE
40
SSE
45
S
45
S
15
SSE
35
S
40
S
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglassoncrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:50PM
0.68
11:58AM
0.49
7:55PM
0.69
10:34AM
0.51
8:53PM
0.69
10:27AM
0.56
9:48PM
0.66
10:34AM
0.62
10:41PM
0.62
10:49AM
0.70
11:35PM
0.56
11:10AM
0.77
12:30AM
0.49
11:36AM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:31AM
0.15
1:22PM
0.49
3:49AM
0.16
2:51PM
0.42
4:05AM
0.18
3:44PM
0.34
4:18AM
0.23
4:32PM
0.26
4:30AM
0.27
5:19PM
0.19
4:41AM
0.31
6:07PM
0.13
4:49AM
0.34
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31
Sunset6:44--6:43--6:42--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232327252424242323232322222223232328262323
Feels °C (?)201726232126252427252321201819191828261919
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Information about the Dirk Hartog Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dirk Hartog Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dirk Hartog Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dirk Hartog Island 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 (Dirk Hartog Island) 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 Dirk Hartog Island 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North West WA? If you are looking for accommodation near Dirk Hartog Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North West WA, consider staying in Useless Loop which is 20 km (12 miles) away.

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