Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. 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+) | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
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 offer in the coming weeks.
Overall, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. A lot of small, weak days with poor conditions. The real action is thin on the ground, but there is one morning that stands out if you’re patient.
We start off on Tuesday, 1st September. The morning shows a faint pulse of 2ft swell from the NW, period at 7 seconds. It’s glassy with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph, and the combined energy is weak at 54. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – not a lot to get excited about, but it’s the best we’ve got early on. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the NW at 12 mph and the quality drops right off.
From Wednesday, 2nd September, right through to the morning of Friday, 11th September, it’s a long, dry run. Swell heights hover between 1ft and 3ft, periods are short, mostly 5 to 7 seconds, and the combined energy stays below 100. Most days have poor surf conditions, with onshore or cross-onshore winds ruining the shape. There are a few glassy mornings on the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th, but the swell is just too weak and small to make anything of it. It’s a gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real highlight appears on the morning of Friday, 11th September. Dolphinarium will see a 3ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to a moderate 117 – finally some life in the water. The wind is light cross-offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, keeping the surface clean. It’s the best on offer across the whole forecast. The swell is small enough for beginners and the clean conditions will make it feel better than it is. The downside is that crowds are possible here, so you might have some company. This is the morning to target.
Saturday, 12th September, the morning is still decent with a 3ft swell from the WNW, period 7 seconds, combined energy at 84. Light cross-offshore winds again. It’s a solid option if you missed Friday, but the energy is backing off.
After that, from Sunday, 13th September, right through to Wednesday, 16th September, it’s back to small, weak, and mostly poor conditions. Swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, periods are short, and the afternoons get chopped up by onshore wind. The mornings are glassy or clean, but the waves just aren’t there.
Bottom line: the only real standout is the morning of Friday, 11th September. Get out there if you can, because the rest of the run is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
72 | 54 | 43 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 37 | 37 | 74 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:48AM0.37m | 1:04PM0.33m | 1:18AM0.35m | 1:40PM0.29m | 1:54AM0.33m | 2:26PM0.24m | 2:46AM0.29m | 4:24PM0.20m | 4:48AM0.27m | 8:16PM0.22m | 7:22AM0.29m | 8:59PM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:00AM0.04m | 7:04PM0.06m | 7:39AM0.07m | 7:32PM0.10m | 8:30AM0.10m | 8:03PM0.14m | 10:06AM0.14m | 9:00PM0.18m | 1:15PM0.13m | 1:02AM0.19m | 2:31PM0.09m | 2:24AM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | NW 7 |
72 | 54 | 43 | 33 | 19 | — | 21 | 15 | — | 7 | 13 | — | 26 | 25 | — | 37 | 37 | — | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 33 | — | — | 74 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 3485 | 2229 | 2229 | 2229 | 937 | 2229 | 2229 | 346 | 2229 | 2229 | 937 | 1 | 3290 | 2865 |
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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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