Surf Forecasts:
Dirk Hartog Island surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,093 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with SSW swell.
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 (Jun 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dirk Hartog Island in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dirk Hartog Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2960 | 2491 | 2155 | 1327 | 904 | 647 | 522 | 2721 | 5093 | 3052 | 1944 | 1481 | 1039 | 706 | 635 | 492 | 232 | 528 | 765 | 1532 | 1169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:08AM0.88m | 7:53AM0.94m | 8:43AM0.98m | 9:35AM0.99m | 10:29AM0.96m | 11:22AM0.89m | 3:00AM0.42m | 12:13PM0.79m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.00m | 4:44PM-0.06m | 5:32PM-0.09m | 6:19PM-0.07m | 7:01PM-0.02m | 7:37PM0.05m | 4:33AM0.41m | ||||||||||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
5:42 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
2960 | 2491 | 2155 | 1327 | 904 | 647 | 522 | 2721 | 5093 | 3052 | 1944 | 1481 | 1039 | 706 | 635 | 492 | 232 | 398 | 765 | 1532 | 1169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 14 | — | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 86 | 528 | 361 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | SW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 188 | 68 | 36 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 3 | SW 14 | S 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | SW 15 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | — |
12 | 3 | 130 | 10 | 84 | 106 | 1 | 98 | 3715 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 197 | 317 | 198 | 321 | 828 | 269 | 269 | 829 | 269 | 198 | 317 | 197 | 197 | 198 | 197 | 197 | 312 | 238 | 197 | 0 |
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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.
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