
Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 3AM. 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 (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Dolphinarium over the next two weeks is a bummer. There’s nothing cooking here. The water is seriously warm, hitting about 86°F, which is roughly 4°F above normal for this time of year, so if you just want a swim, great. But for surfing? Nah.
The whole 16-day stretch is flat. We’ve got weak, short-period windswell out of the NW, wave heights barely scraping 3ft. The combined swell energy never gets out of the weak zone. The swell period is a sad 6 to 8 seconds. This just isn’t the kind of energy that makes a wave you can actually ride.
The one bright spot? Some glassy mornings, especially Tuesday the 15th, Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and then again on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. You’ll get a clean surface, but on a 2ft, 6-second NW windswell, you’ll be sitting there more than surfing. It’s a beginner spot, but with no push, even a beginner will find it tough.
There’s a tiny lift around the 23rd to the 25th, with the swell bumping to 3ft and the period hitting 8 seconds, with energy climbing a bit. Still, every afternoon gets chopped up by onshore breezes. The morning of the 23rd is glassy with a 2ft NW swell – that’s your best bet, but calling it a standout would be a stretch. It’s the least bad option.
From the 26th on, it’s a dead zone. Tiny swell, 2ft or less, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore, making everything choppy. Nothing to get stoked about.
Bottom line: this is a blank run for surf. For a spot like this, it’s not unusual to have long stretches with nothing. Bring the board if you have to, but don’t expect a wave. If you kite surf, the wind is there, but for paddle surfing? Forget it.
Keep an eye on the forecasts – it usually doesn’t stay this bad for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 |
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15 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 117 | 117 | 114 | 40 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:49PM0.31m | 00:53AM0.35m | 1:15PM0.28m | 1:17AM0.32m | 1:42PM0.24m | 1:45AM0.29m | 2:20PM0.20m | 2:35AM0.25m | 10:17PM0.21m | 6:46AM0.25m | 8:54PM0.24m | 8:02AM0.28m | 9:05PM0.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.08m | 7:17AM0.08m | 6:58PM0.11m | 7:51AM0.11m | 7:11PM0.14m | 8:43AM0.15m | 7:06PM0.17m | 12:57PM0.16m | 00:18AM0.21m | 2:17PM0.13m | 2:07AM0.17m | 2:46PM0.09m | 2:40AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 |
15 | 1 | 28 | 32 | — | 25 | 21 | 11 | — | 1 | — | 117 | 117 | 114 | 40 | 27 | — | 26 | 15 | — | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — |
— | 20 | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2229 | 2229 | 2707 | 3762 | 66 | 8 | 1098 | 1073 | 1336 | 1870 | 2229 | 2032 | 2525 | 389 | 2145 | 2491 | 2229 | 2463 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 |
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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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