
Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 9s 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 (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, ol' Rusty here with a look at the conditions ahead. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. I've combed through the numbers, and it's a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf.
The whole forecast period is a near-total write-off. We're talking about a solid 9-day gap from now until the end of the month with basically nothing worth talking about. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is usually junk. The only faint glimmer of hope is a little window around the end of the month and into August, but even that's a gamble.
Let's start with the pick of the litter, which is a real “maybe” situation. On Friday morning, July 31st, Dolphinarium might just about be surfable. We’ve got a cross-offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph, which is a big plus for a clean surface. The swell is a meagre 4 ft from the WNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best (207), so it's not going to be anything powerful. It's a beginner spot, and it's fairly consistent, but with crowds possible, you'll have company for the small, clean waves on offer. The water temp is a very warm 84°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The next morning, Saturday, August 1st, is similar but smaller. Dolphinarium again has a light SW cross-off at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. Swell drops to 3 ft from the WNW, and the energy is moderate (143). It's surfable, but it's a classic "ordinary" day with small, weak waves.
For the rest of the week leading up to that, forget it. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is knee-high at best, and the period is short and weak. There's a brief pulse on Saturday, July 25th, with a morning swell of 5 ft from the WNW and a period of 8 seconds, giving a moderate combined energy of 351, but the wind is cross-off from the SW, so it might be clean. However, the forecast says "marginal surf or questionable tide conditions," so it's a dicey one. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore wind anyway.
After that brief window at the end of July, we're back to flatness. From August 2nd onwards, the swell drops right off. The morning of the 2nd is glassy but with a tiny 2 ft swell, so it's a flat, oily lake. Not a wave in sight.
So, to sum it up: we've got a massive drought of good surf. The one standout is the morning of Friday, July 31st at Dolphinarium, but even that's a small, clean day for beginners and longboarders. Everyone else, I'd say dust off the kiteboard because this stretch of small, weak, and onshore swell is going to be more interesting for the kite crew than the paddle crew. Keep your eyes on the charts, though – it tends not to stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 80 | 419 | 351 | 254 | 159 | 104 | 221 | 281 | 184 | 113 | 46 | 18 | 46 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:10PM0.21m | 5:51AM0.27m | 7:39PM0.21m | 7:26AM0.28m | 9:00PM0.23m | 8:31AM0.30m | 9:41PM0.26m | 9:17AM0.33m | 10:13PM0.28m | 9:54AM0.35m | 10:41PM0.30m | 10:26AM0.37m | 11:07PM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.15m | 10:41PM0.16m | 1:23PM0.14m | 00:40AM0.17m | 2:41PM0.12m | 2:11AM0.16m | 3:27PM0.09m | 3:04AM0.14m | 4:01PM0.06m | 3:43AM0.12m | 4:32PM0.04m | 4:16AM0.10m | 5:00PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.08m | |||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 5 |
17 | — | 20 | 61 | — | 66 | 63 | 2 | 419 | 351 | 254 | 159 | 104 | 221 | 281 | 184 | 113 | 46 | 18 | — | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — |
— | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NW 7 | — |
— | 21 | — | — | 66 | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 46 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2102 | 2229 | 112 | 1323 | 2229 | 0 | 908 | 2229 | 1383 | 1308 | 3705 | 1322 | 117 | 2885 | 1 | 208 | 1723 | 1 | 1591 | 1933 | 1487 |
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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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