Dirk Hartog Island surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

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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
24.3° 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 Friday (Apr 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dirk Hartog Island in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 5PM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 3rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 3rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
1.7
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212111414141312121211141514141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24122316725514919810931915170410276604313504563934475771030751636451
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
35
S
35
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
40
S
35
S
40
S
30
S
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononglassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
0.65
9:46AM
0.51
8:23PM
0.62
9:39AM
0.57
9:24PM
0.59
9:49AM
0.64
10:17PM
0.56
10:06AM
0.70
11:04PM
0.52
10:25AM
0.75
11:48PM
0.48
10:46AM
0.78
12:31AM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:08AM
0.21
2:40PM
0.41
3:25AM
0.25
3:33PM
0.33
3:37AM
0.29
4:17PM
0.26
3:46AM
0.32
4:55PM
0.20
3:55AM
0.34
5:31PM
0.16
4:04AM
0.36
6:06PM
0.14
4:14AM
0.36
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--
Sunset-6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252423232222212121212121222222222322242425
Feels °C (?)252424252119181715171715171719202322262426
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in North West WA? If you are looking for accommodation near Dirk Hartog Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North West WA, consider staying in Useless Loop which is 20 km (12 miles) away.

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