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Dirk Hartog Island Surf Forecast
/ WA – North West (27 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Dirk Hartog Island surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. 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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dirk Hartog Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | |
2880 | 1975 | 1639 | 1360 | 1830 | 2444 | 2483 | 2729 | 2799 | 1783 | 1083 | 718 | 514 | 635 | 495 | 547 | 767 | 917 | 1520 | 1381 | 1366 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:32AM0.71m | 9:11PM0.45m | 7:57AM0.79m | 10:52PM0.44m | 8:28AM0.88m | 9:05AM0.94m | 9:48AM0.98m | 10:34AM0.97m | 11:23AM0.93m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.35m | 3:12PM0.20m | 00:48AM0.40m | 3:54PM0.09m | 00:58AM0.43m | 4:40PM-0.01m | 5:28PM-0.06m | 6:18PM-0.07m | 7:10PM-0.04m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
 | 5:50 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 2880 | 1975 | 1639 | 1360 | 1830 | 2444 | 2483 | 2729 | 2799 | 1783 | 1083 | 718 | 514 | 635 | 495 | 495 | 767 | 917 | 1520 | 1381 | 1366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 24 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 3 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 465 | — | — | — | 22 | 45 | 149 | 183 | 455 | 547 | 353 | 397 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 4 | SSW 16 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 14 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | E 5 | SW 18 | E 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 31 | 75 | 15 | 419 | 11 | 8 | 394 | 25 | 17 | 82 | 265 | 51 | 197 | 36 | 48 | — | — | 30 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 244 | 1072 | 1072 | 828 | 828 | 198 | 673 | 1072 | 198 | 198 | 828 | 317 | 298 | 198 | 312 | 569 | 197 | 276 | 278 | 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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