Surf Forecasts:
Dixon Park surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Aug 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dixon Park in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixon Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on offer.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days look pretty bleak for a proper paddle. There's a long stretch of weak, wind-affected slop ahead, with only a couple of brief windows that might just be worth a look if you're desperate to get wet. The good news is that the water temp is sitting at about 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties.
We kick off with a long, painful gap. From now through to Monday the 19th, it's all poor surf conditions with onshore and cross-onshore winds. Tiny, weak swell and a lot of chop. Not worth your time.
Wednesday morning, 19 August is the first real flicker of hope. At Dixon Park, the east-southeast swell drops back to a tiny 2ft, but the magic is in the wind: it's glassy. Dead calm. That 10-second period will give you a bit of shape on the sets, but don't expect any power – the combined energy is weak at 203. It'll be clean and might be fun for a beginner on a longboard, but it's not going to blow anyone away.
Then we hit another dead zone. From Wednesday afternoon right through most of the following week, the wind swings around, the swell drops further, and we're back to poor conditions. There's a tiny glimmer on Thursday morning, 27 August, with a 3ft south-southeast swell under light, cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (201 combined), but that's likely to be a bit better. Still small, but the cleanest wave in a sea of junk.
Honestly, for this stretch, the best bet is that glassy morning on the 19th. It won't be epic, but it'll be the only time you're not fighting the wind. The long dry spells are normal for this area when the swell doesn't line up with the wind.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | E 6 | S 8 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 117 | 96 | 153 | 124 | 131 | 103 | 92 | 231 | 169 | 66 | 71 | 51 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 29 | 21 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | 1:52PM1.34m | 2:06AM0.94m | 2:52PM1.35m | 3:30AM0.91m | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:54AM0.95m | 4:52PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | 6:59AM0.54m | 8:45PM0.63m | 7:47AM0.60m | 10:07PM0.62m | 8:49AM0.64m | 11:13PM0.55m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:59PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | ENE 3 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 117 | 78 | 35 | 34 | 131 | 103 | 86 | 231 | 169 | 66 | 70 | 51 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 81 | 80 | 25 | 10 | 55 | 85 | 92 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | E 9 | SE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | — | E 12 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 21 | 53 | 12 | 2 | 47 | 30 | 25 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 21 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | 96 | 153 | 124 | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 78 | 128 | 134 | 10 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 77 | 144 | 105 | 95 | 99 | 166 | 0 | 296 | 0 |
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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).
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