Dolphinarium Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.82° N 34.64° E

Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dolphinarium sea temperature is
29.9° C
2.0° 

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


Dolphinarium surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 68 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphinarium this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphinarium in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. If you’re hanging for waves, you’re going to be waiting a while, but there is a tiny light at the end of the tunnel.

Right now, and for the next week and a half, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, periods are short, and the energy is weak. You’re talking about ankle-biters at best. The water temp at Dolphinarium is sitting at 85.8°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit while you’re staring at the flatness. The winds are all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore or side-shore, and that’s just going to chop up whatever dribble is there. There's a couple of glassy mornings—like the 25th and 26th—where it’ll be clean as a whistle, but there’s just no energy to ride. It’s a tough stretch, no two ways about it.

This blank run is going to feel long. From now until the end of August, there’s essentially nothing. The swell starts to show a little life on the 28th and 29th, but it’s still tiny and messy. But then, finally, on Sunday the 30th of August, we get a small pulse. The combined energy climbs to a weak 163, which is better but still nothing to write home about. The swell bumps up to a modest 3.6ft from the WNW with an 8-second period. The winds are off-shore in the morning, so it’ll be clean, and that’s the one standout window in this whole dull stretch. It’s still not big, but it’s rideable, and clean conditions can make a world of difference.

After that, it fades back down pretty quickly. There’s a brief blip on the 31st with similar clean morning surf, but the energy drops off and the wind turns onshore again in the arvos. The second week is a write-off, to be honest. The swell dies back to nothing, and the wind comes up strong out of the southwest, which won’t do that exposed beach break any favors. It’s a stark reminder that this spot needs a proper pulse to come alive, and we’re just not getting one in this window.

Don't get too down about it though, spots like this can turn around fast. Forecasts change. Keep your eye on the charts, and if this WNW pulse decides to push a bit harder, we might have something. As it stands, it’s a long, dry spell. Hang in there.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.6
NNW
3
0.7
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
66
46
26
29
21
12
7
22
13
14
18
20
24
17
18
15
13
12
12
20
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
NW
10
NNE
5
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
5
NW
5
W
15
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
5
SW
5
SW
15
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
8:27AM0.29m
9:35PM0.26m
9:07AM0.32m
9:56PM0.29m
Low Tide
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
3:18PM0.09m
3:02AM0.14m
3:45PM0.06m
3:33AM0.11m
clear
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clear
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clear
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:22
7:21
7:20
7:19
7:17
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7:15
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Temp °C
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26
28
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27
Feels °C
29
28
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29
27
26
28
28
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30
29
29
31
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29
30
29
29
30
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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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