
Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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+) | 12AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The swell energy is weak for the most part, and the waves that do show up are small and not holding much shape. The first real surfable window doesn't pop up until the final day of the forecast, so we’ve got a long gap of about two weeks with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for.
The only spot on the radar is Dolphinarium. It’s a beginner-friendly, exposed break, and it’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean much when the ocean isn’t cooperating. From the 3rd of August right through to the 17th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – tiny 1ft to 3ft swell, mostly short-period bump, and a lot of choppy cross-onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice warm float if you just want to sit out there.
There are a few clean mornings, like the 4th with glassy conditions and a 2ft NW swell, but the energy is so low (combined energy of all swells directed here is only 11) that it’s barely a ripple. The 9th and 14th also have clean glassy or cross-off moments, but again, the swell is tiny and weak.
Now, finally, on Tuesday the 18th of August, we get a little bump. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 7-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 93. That’s still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, which will keep it clean. The description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”, so don’t expect any gems – just small, rideable waves for a beginner or someone itching to get wet. The afternoon gets choppy again though, so the morning is the only window.
So, if you’re desperate, the morning of the 18th is your only real shot. But keep your expectations low. It’s been a flat run, and this is a flat-run area when the swell shuts off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
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18 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 45 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 43 | 66 | 73 | 52 | 33 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.34m | 1:59AM0.33m | 2:08PM0.30m | 2:39AM0.32m | 2:57PM0.26m | 3:35AM0.30m | 4:26PM0.22m | 5:10AM0.28m | 7:19PM0.22m | 7:10AM0.30m | 8:53PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.33m | 9:41PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.06m | 8:07AM0.09m | 8:16PM0.09m | 9:01AM0.11m | 8:56PM0.12m | 10:27AM0.13m | 10:03PM0.15m | 12:50PM0.13m | 00:24AM0.17m | 2:28PM0.09m | 2:10AM0.15m | 3:22PM0.05m | 3:10AM0.12m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | NW 6 |
18 | — | 9 | 11 | — | 25 | 26 | — | 38 | 35 | — | 33 | 32 | — | 26 | 43 | — | 73 | 52 | — | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
2 | 12 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 38 | — | — | 45 | — | — | 29 | — | — | 66 | — | — | 33 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2229 | 3631 | 3389 | 2229 | 3635 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 3402 | 2229 | 443 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 3853 | 117 | 112 | 3705 | 443 |
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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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