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Lat Long: 21.03° S 149.19° E

Dolphin Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dolphin Heads sea temperature is
27.5°C
1.5° 

Dolphin Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dolphin Heads surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Dolphin Heads in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Friday 20 Nov, 7AM (local time) – 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Dolphin Heads before Tuesday 1 Dec. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 3ft (0.9m), 6s on Friday 20 Nov.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphin Heads this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Heads in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 7AM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 20th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Heads over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
15
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
18
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.1
E
12
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
11
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
3
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
NE
7
0.6
E
3
0.6
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
3
5
5
6
5
5
6
4
11
11
10
11
5
34
58
48
31
44
7
18
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:37PM3.67m
3:13AM2.54m
3:49PM3.55m
4:53AM2.63m
5:00PM3.56m
6:04AM2.92m
5:59PM3.65m
6:53AM3.32m
6:48PM3.79m
7:35AM3.79m
7:32PM3.94m
8:14AM4.27m
8:15PM4.08m
Low Tide
9:32PM1.67m
8:38AM1.69m
10:47PM1.63m
10:00AM1.82m
11:52PM1.44m
11:29AM1.78m
00:41AM1.18m
12:42PM1.58m
1:20AM0.88m
1:39PM1.30m
1:57AM0.58m
2:29PM0.99m
2:34AM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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21
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Information about the Dolphin Heads Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dolphin Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dolphin Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dolphin Heads 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 (Dolphin Heads) 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 Dolphin Heads 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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