Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphinarium this week:
The surf forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dolphinarium in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch of coast. To be real with you, it’s a tough read. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but honestly, it’s one of those runs where you’d be better off taking the dog for a walk or working on that pop-up in the backyard. Don’t get your hopes up too high.
The main option we have is Dolphinarium. It’s an exposed, fairly consistent beginner-friendly spot. The water here is sitting at 86°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you might not even need the spring suit.
Looking through the period, it’s a lot of nothing, honestly. We kick off on Sunday the 16th with a weak 3ft swell out of the WNW, period at a measly 8 seconds. Combined energy is just 136 (moderate), but it’s blown out by a cross-onshore NW wind at 12 mph. Poor conditions. Monday the 17th is the same story – smaller swell, poxy wind.
Tuesday morning the 18th is the closest we get to a highlight. The wind goes totally glassy, and there’s a 3ft swell. The wave comment even says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not a standout, but if you’re absolutely desperate, that Tuesday morning glass-off might give you a few knee-high dribblers. The period is short though (7 seconds), so it won't have much push. After that, it’s basically a desert. From the 19th through to the 26th, the swell drops to between 1ft and 3ft with periods as low as 5 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, creating chop. The combined energy figures drop to weak two-digit numbers (as low as 11), which tells you the ocean is basically asleep.
There’s a little blip on Thursday the 27th morning. We get 3ft at 8 seconds, glassy wind, and the energy climbs back to 91. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Again, not a day to call in sick for, but it’s clean. Friday the 28th morning has a similar setup with a clean cross-off wind, but still just 3ft. The run then fades again into the very end of August with tiny swell. Monday the 31st morning gives us another glassy chance with 3ft and a bit more energy (98), but at 8 seconds and ordinary conditions, it’s not going to be a classic.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout swell in this whole 16-day run. The best on offer is Tuesday the 18th morning, Thursday the 27th morning, or Monday the 31st morning, purely because they are glassy. But the wave heights are small, periods are short, and the quality is just “ordinary.” For a beginner, these tiny, clean days might be okay for a paddle, but there’s no punch here. If you’re an experienced surfer, you can leave the board in the car.
Given the persistent small, weak swell and the onshore trends, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most of these days.
Stay patient, boys. It’s a flat spell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
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136 | 101 | 79 | 93 | 93 | 79 | 81 | 47 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 41 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:15AM0.35m | 1:24PM0.32m | 1:42AM0.33m | 1:53PM0.28m | 2:11AM0.31m | 2:25PM0.24m | 2:48AM0.28m | 3:23PM0.20m | 4:07AM0.25m | 9:12PM0.20m | 7:17AM0.26m | 9:16PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM0.04m | 7:22AM0.07m | 7:27PM0.08m | 7:57AM0.09m | 7:49PM0.11m | 8:38AM0.12m | 8:08PM0.14m | 9:46AM0.15m | 8:24PM0.17m | 1:27PM0.16m | 00:10AM0.20m | 2:45PM0.13m | 2:19AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 |
136 | 101 | 79 | — | 93 | 79 | 81 | 47 | 26 | — | — | 27 | — | — | 31 | — | 32 | 34 | — | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | — |
— | — | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 28 | — | 27 | 26 | — | 41 | — | — | 29 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3497 | 146 | 2551 | 3497 | 0 | 0 | 2229 | 2071 | 2071 | 2229 | 346 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 2544 | 2372 | 2313 | 2145 | 2226 |
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Information about the Dolphinarium Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dolphinarium provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dolphinarium can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dolphinarium 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 (Dolphinarium) 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 Dolphinarium 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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