Surf Forecasts:
Dixon Park surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, S swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dixon Park this week:
The surf forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dixon Park in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 72 | 96 | 106 | 106 | 121 | 123 | 95 | 93 | 70 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 270 | 430 | 264 | 235 | 163 | 104 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:09AM1.33m | 10:07PM1.93m | 11:03AM1.33m | 10:58PM1.84m | 11:57AM1.33m | 11:50PM1.72m | 12:52PM1.33m | 00:43AM1.58m | 1:47PM1.35m | 1:37AM1.43m | 2:42PM1.37m | 2:33AM1.30m | 3:35PM1.41m | 3:31AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM0.46m | 4:59AM0.17m | 4:32PM0.50m | 5:49AM0.22m | 5:30PM0.56m | 6:38AM0.28m | 6:31PM0.61m | 7:26AM0.35m | 7:35PM0.65m | 8:12AM0.42m | 8:43PM0.67m | 8:56AM0.47m | 9:52PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
100 | 72 | 96 | 106 | 106 | 121 | 123 | 95 | 93 | 68 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 53 | 270 | 258 | 264 | 235 | 163 | 104 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
58 | 55 | 33 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 41 | 21 | 70 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 61 | 52 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 4 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 19 | SSE 17 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | NE 6 | S 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 14 | — |
5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 46 | 15 | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 430 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the Dixon Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dixon Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dixon Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dixon Park 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 (Dixon Park) 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 Dixon Park 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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