Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a flat spell kicking off this forecast period for Dolphinarium. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a paddle but not much else. From now through to the start of next week, the conditions are pretty ordinary. There’s small, weak WNW swell around 3-3ft coming through, but the wind keeps switching and messing things up. The combined energy is weak (51-136), so not much grunt behind it.

Saturday morning you could get a surfable wave at 3ft with a light cross-off breeze (6 mph), but it’s a bit small and the swell direction is WNW while this break really wants NW. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, but Saturday afternoon turns into a choppy mess with the cross-on wind.

Sunday 16th August is where things get interesting. Glassy conditions in the morning on a 3ft WNW swell with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a short-period windswell, but with the glassy wind, it’s the cleanest the beach will look all period. The energy is still moderate (91), but for a beginner break this is a true standout – light winds, clean faces, and no crowds forecast to be an issue. If you’re a learner or just want a cruisy session, Sunday morning is the pick.

After Sunday, the swell drops right off. Monday through to Saturday 22nd August sees tiny 2-2ft scraps with onshore or cross-onshore winds most days, and the energy plummets to between 15 and 68 – really weak stuff. A few glassy mornings on the 18th and 22nd give you a chance at something clean, but the wave height is so small it’s barely worth suiting up.

There’s a long gap of several days with no real recommendations from Sunday afternoon right through to the end of the week. Then, towards the end of the month, there’s a bit of a pulse. On Friday 28th August morning, we see 3ft WNW swell with a clean cross-off breeze (9 mph), though the period is a short 7 seconds. Combined energy is still moderate (93). Then Saturday 29th August morning offers the second-best window: 3ft at 8 seconds, clean with a light cross-off, energy at 117. These late-month mornings are the only other times the surf is surfable, but they’re not standouts – just a chance to get wet.

Overall, the highlights are Sunday 16th August morning for the glassy conditions and the two late August mornings if you’re desperate. For the rest, it’s a long dry spell and the break doesn’t have much to offer. If you’re into kiteboarding, the afternoon onshores might have more appeal.

Rusty.

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