Dolphinarium Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.82° N 34.64° E

Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dolphinarium sea temperature is
29.6°C
1.7° 

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


Dolphinarium surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphinarium in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this sorted. Dolphinarium’s the only spot in the mix, and honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch for the next couple of weeks. I’ve seen this forecast pattern before – a lot of small, weak swell stuck in that WNW direction, which isn’t what this place is looking for. It’s exposed to the northwest, so it's getting something, but that something is pretty damn small.

For the first several days, through the 28th, we're looking at gutless 1.3ft to 2ft waves. The wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, on – and that's just going to leave it chopped and messy. Not worth paddling out for unless you're just learning to stand up on a foamie in the whitewater. You’d be fighting for scraps. The energy is weak, barely registering. It’s not surf, it’s just a ripple.

Saturday the 29th is the first time we see a pulse, with the swell jumping to 2.3ft. The morning offers a light cross-offshore wind, which will clean it up. The energy is still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be firing. You’ll get a few roll-throughs, but don’t expect any gems.

Then we get a bit of a jump on Sunday the 30th. The swell kicks up to 5.2ft, and the energy jumps up to that moderate range. The problem is the 15 mph WSW wind. That’s a cross-shore chop machine. The morning is even showing a risk of thunderstorms. The message is clear – poor surf conditions. It’s going to be a messy, wind-blown wall. If you’re an expert, you might find something on the better peaks, but it’ll be a grind. For the average surfer, this is a paddle-out and a fight.

Monday the 31st sees the swell easing to 3.6ft, with a cleaner morning (SW cross-off 9 mph). It’s still not great, but it’s cleaner. Tuesday the 1st looks like the start of a lull, with a glassy morning but the swell dropping to 2.6ft.

From the 1st through the 6th of September, we’re back to the same old story – tiny 1.3ft to 2.6ft swells with periods under 8 seconds. The energy is almost nothing. A couple of mornings are glassy, which would make for some fun longboarding if there was any wave, but there just isn't enough push. The afternoons are all blown out by the 12 mph NW wind.

Sunday the 7th of September is the most interesting blip on the radar. The morning shows a 3.9ft WNW swell with an 8-second period and a solid jump in energy. The wind is a light NNE at 3 mph, which is glassy. This is the standout window. It’s still not huge, but it’s the best combination of swell and clean conditions in the entire forecast. It’s the one morning you’d actually set an alarm for. Just know the period is a bit short, so it might be a little crumbly on the sandbank.

After that, it drops off again. The 8th through the 10th are another run of tiny, weak surf with more onshore wind. It’s a blank end to the outlook.

So, bottom line: it’s a pretty bleak couple of weeks for Dolphinarium. The only real hope is that Sunday morning of the 7th, and even that is a gamble. For a beginner, the tiny days on the glassy mornings might be okay for a splash about, but for anyone else, it's just not worth the effort. The break is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay this poor for too long, but this stretch is a true test of patience. The forecast can change, but right now, I’m not getting my wetsuit wet.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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15
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25
14
8
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36
50
46
297
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93
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56
36
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
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WSW
15
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10
SSW
20
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High Tide
10:41PM0.34m
10:36AM0.40m
11:04PM0.36m
11:04AM0.41m
11:28PM0.37m
11:32AM0.40m
11:53PM0.38m
12:02PM0.39m
00:20AM0.38m
12:32PM0.36m
00:48AM0.37m
1:04PM0.33m
1:18AM0.35m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.02m
4:28AM0.06m
4:58PM0.00m
4:56AM0.04m
5:22PM-0.00m
5:25AM0.02m
5:47PM0.00m
5:55AM0.02m
6:11PM0.01m
6:26AM0.03m
6:37PM0.04m
7:00AM0.04m
7:04PM0.06m
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7:13
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Temp °C
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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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