
Surf Forecasts:
Dirk Hartog Island surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,010 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dirk Hartog Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Mon 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1387 | 2200 | 1498 | 3763 | 3028 | 2419 | 1593 | 2117 | 3603 | 3045 | 2590 | 2095 | 1449 | 1154 | 2494 | 2259 | 1420 | 856 | 598 | 676 | 1715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 9:08AM0.81m | 9:47AM0.81m | 10:22AM0.79m | 2:24AM0.45m | 10:55AM0.76m | 2:28AM0.48m | 11:25AM0.72m | 2:44AM0.52m | 11:55AM0.66m | 3:02AM0.57m | 12:31PM0.59m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.06m | 6:11PM0.07m | 6:33PM0.08m | 3:37AM0.45m | 6:52PM0.10m | 4:51AM0.46m | 7:09PM0.12m | 5:58AM0.47m | 7:25PM0.16m | 7:09AM0.46m | 7:41PM0.20m | ||||||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
1387 | — | 480 | 3763 | 3028 | 2419 | 1593 | 2117 | 3603 | 3045 | 2590 | 2095 | 1449 | 1154 | 2494 | 2259 | 1420 | 856 | 598 | 676 | 1715 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | E 3 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — |
60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 98 | 447 | 943 | — | — | — | — | 214 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | E 3 | — | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | NE 4 | N 3 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 6 |
57 | 2200 | 1498 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 9 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 56 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1072 | 1934 | 1937 | 1072 | 238 | 198 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 197 | 0 | 238 | 654 | 0 | 197 | 0 | 298 | 244 | 238 | 1074 |
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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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