Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days is a tough one to write. We're looking at a lot of days where the ocean just doesn't want to cooperate for a proper paddle.
Looking at the overall pattern, it's a pretty quiet period. The combined swell energy is mostly low, with values often in the double digits (27, 31, 17), which is weak. We do get a couple of days where the energy climbs into the moderate triple-digit range, but even then, the conditions aren't playing ball. The wait for anything worthwhile is a long one.
The first real flicker of a chance comes on Friday, July 24th in the morning. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the WNW with a short 6-second period, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SW. It's only a 1 out of 10 though – "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" is the best we get. The combined energy is still low at 67. It's not a standout, just a glimpse of hope.
The highlight of the whole forecast, and it's not a huge one, is Saturday, July 25th in the morning. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW, still with a short 8-second period, but the combined energy finally hits a moderate 162. The wind is light from the SSW, making it a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is the cleanest the waves will look. It's a quiet morning, so crowds might be possible, but with the poor ratings across the board, it's not likely to be packed. This is the best on offer, but it's still a "surfable" day, not a "good" day.
By Sunday, July 27th in the afternoon, the energy jumps again to 161 with a 3ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a strong onshore from the NNW at 20 km/h, killing any quality. The next morning, Monday, July 28th, has a similar onshore problem.
After that, we're back into very weak swells and poor conditions for the rest of the week and into early August. There's a morning on Wednesday, July 30th with a glassy 2ft swell, but it's from the NW and the energy is only 47. It's flat, not worth the paddle.
So, to sum it up: there's a long wait for anything. The best bet is the morning of Saturday, July 25th, for a small, clean wave. Don't expect much else. The water is warm at 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting for a set.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 40 | 49 | 67 | 87 | 213 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:05AM0.32m | 2:04PM0.32m | 2:42AM0.30m | 2:43PM0.28m | 3:25AM0.29m | 3:35PM0.24m | 4:25AM0.28m | 5:10PM0.21m | 5:51AM0.27m | 7:39PM0.21m | 7:26AM0.28m | 9:00PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.05m | 8:00AM0.10m | 8:23PM0.08m | 8:46AM0.12m | 8:56PM0.11m | 9:45AM0.14m | 9:36PM0.14m | 11:18AM0.15m | 10:41PM0.16m | 1:23PM0.14m | 00:40AM0.17m | 2:41PM0.12m | 2:11AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 31 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 17 | — | 18 | 8 | — | 9 | 15 | — | 22 | 21 | — | 49 | 67 | — | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 27 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 40 | — | — | 87 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2229 | 2628 | 2500 | 3817 | 2946 | 2229 | 3497 | 2229 | 2841 | 3497 | 2229 | 2229 | 2523 | 1013 | 1491 | 2229 | 3 | 0 | 2229 | 112 |
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