Dirk Hartog Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.16° S 113.21° E

Issued: 7 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dirk Hartog Island sea temperature is
23.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Dirk Hartog Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dirk Hartog Island surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dirk Hartog Island in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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 21°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
455
534
765
1210
1164
1048
844
821
478
976
988
1011
1092
1212
1232
780
874
609
437
374
240
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
SSE
30
E
30
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
25
NE
10
N
10
E
25
ENE
10
NNE
25
E
30
E
20
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
ENE
15
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
11:22AM0.89m
3:00AM0.42m
12:13PM0.79m
3:11AM0.48m
1:03PM0.67m
3:36AM0.55m
1:54PM0.55m
4:06AM0.63m
2:55PM0.44m
4:40AM0.69m
4:25PM0.35m
5:15AM0.73m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.05m
4:33AM0.41m
8:03PM0.13m
6:09AM0.44m
8:17PM0.20m
7:57AM0.46m
8:21PM0.25m
12:13PM0.42m
8:17PM0.28m
1:54PM0.33m
8:06PM0.30m
2:42PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:44
 mm
Temp °C
17
19
19
15
19
20
19
20
21
20
20
21
19
20
20
17
21
20
18
23
23
Feels °C
13
15
13
8
15
15
14
15
20
17
17
20
13
16
14
10
14
12
11
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
273
336
765
1210
1164
1048
844
821
478
976
988
1011
1092
1212
1232
780
874
609
437
374
240
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
14
0.6
S
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
NNE
3
0.7
SW
17
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
455
534
366
44
47
4
1
287
263
240
39
34
27
15
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.7
SW
15
0.7
S
9
Energy kJ
41
215
74
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.7
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
NE
4
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
E
4
0.5
SE
3
0.9
SSE
4
1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
3
1.2
E
5
1
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
4
1
14
15
48
28
11
4
2
2
9
4
31
80
1
62
39
5
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
198
197
238
197
0
197
278
0
0
0
0
269
197
269
276
298
269
298
640
0
238
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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