Surf Forecasts:
Dirk Hartog Island surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dirk Hartog Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1881 | 1830 | 1346 | 929 | 584 | 1171 | 2354 | 6685 | 7482 | 5245 | 4569 | 3302 | 1785 | 1242 | 785 | 309 | 621 | 2167 | 4062 | 3705 | 2643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:06AM0.72m | 8:01AM0.73m | 00:00AM0.46m | 8:48AM0.73m | 11:24PM0.49m | 9:33AM0.72m | 11:24PM0.54m | 10:15AM0.69m | 11:33PM0.59m | 10:58AM0.64m | 11:48PM0.65m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.13m | 4:03PM0.12m | 4:21PM0.12m | 1:56AM0.46m | 4:37PM0.13m | 3:13AM0.42m | 4:51PM0.15m | 4:07AM0.38m | 5:03PM0.18m | 4:55AM0.33m | 5:14PM0.22m | ||||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
1881 | 1830 | 1346 | 929 | 584 | 1171 | 2354 | 6685 | 7482 | 5245 | 4569 | 3302 | 1785 | 1242 | 785 | 309 | 241 | 2167 | 4062 | 3705 | 2643 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 24 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 7 | SW 19 | S 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 306 | 22 | 698 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 18 | 60 | 51 | 621 | 34 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSE 7 | SW 24 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 22 | 227 | 37 | 142 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | WSW 14 | S 3 | SE 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | SW 17 | SSE 4 | SW 16 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | — |
2 | 138 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 288 | 787 | 874 | 7 | 619 | 31 | 48 | 2 | 52 | 40 | — | 19 | 22 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 197 | 928 | 198 | 0 | 1062 | 197 | 269 | 1193 | 828 | 828 | 828 | 317 | 317 | 484 | 298 | 298 | 269 | 238 | 244 | 0 | 197 |
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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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