Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's shaking locally.
Look, I'm gonna level with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We've got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions ahead. The waves are there, but they're mostly just bumps on the water. The forecast starts with a lot of nothing, and then we get a little tease right at the end, but it's a long wait.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday the 9th at Dolphinarium. It's not a classic, but the morning session is your best bet. We're looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the WNW, but the wind goes glassy. That clean, smooth surface makes even the smallest bump rideable. It's a beginner-friendly spot, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 85°. The energy is weak (56), but for a Sunday morning mess-around, it's alright. The afternoon will get chopped up by a cross-onshore, so get out early.
We then hit a massive dry spell. From Monday the 10th all the way through to Sunday the 16th, the surf is just too poor to recommend. The swell is tiny, the wind is on it or cross-on, and the conditions are just plain ugly. It's a full week of flat, bumpy water. You're better off doing something else.
The first real glimmer of something better shows up on Monday the 17th. The morning at Dolphinarium sees a jump in size to 4ft from the WNW. The combined energy finally climbs to a moderate 138, and we get a clean, cross-offshore wind from the SW. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's not gonna be a world-beater, but it'll be the best waves we've seen in the whole forecast. The afternoon will get blown out, so it's a morning-only window.
After that, Tuesday the 18th morning is still okay with 3ft and clean cross-off winds, but it's a step down. The rest of the forecast is just more of the same small, onshore slop.
The Standout: If you're desperate for a paddle, the absolute best bet is the morning of Monday the 17th at Dolphinarium. It's the only day with a decent pulse of swell and clean wind. For a real beginner, Sunday the 9th morning is glassy and safe, but it's tiny.
This is a tough run. We've got a long gap of bad surf, and even the best days are average. But hey, it's August, and forecasts can shift. Don't give up hope just yet.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 4 |
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 kJ | 18 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 46 | 59 | 56 | 49 | 25 | 18 | 36 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:19PM0.22m | 7:10AM0.30m | 8:53PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.33m | 9:41PM0.28m | 9:21AM0.37m | 10:18PM0.31m | 10:05AM0.40m | 10:51PM0.33m | 10:43AM0.42m | 11:22PM0.35m | 11:19AM0.42m | 11:52PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.13m | 00:24AM0.17m | 2:28PM0.09m | 2:10AM0.15m | 3:22PM0.05m | 3:10AM0.12m | 4:04PM0.02m | 3:55AM0.09m | 4:40PM-0.01m | 4:33AM0.06m | 5:13PM-0.02m | 5:09AM0.04m | 5:44PM-0.02m | 5:43AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 18 | — | 21 | 35 | — | 59 | 56 | — | 25 | 18 | 36 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | — | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NW 6 | NNW 4 | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 28 | — | — | 46 | — | — | 49 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 15 | 10 | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2516 | 2229 | 2229 | 2401 | 2229 | 0 | 0 | 2229 | 443 | 443 | 1336 | 937 | 2229 | 3606 | 3341 | 937 | 3485 | 3082 | 3442 | 3606 | 1073 |
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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).
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