Dongara-Port Denison Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for Dongara-Port Denison in feet and miles per hour.

Right now, it’s pretty average. We’ve got a solid south-west groundswell coming in, but the wind and conditions are working against it. For the next few days, the swell is sitting around 8 to 8 ft with that long 14-second period, and the energy is pumping (2383 on Tuesday morning, jumping to 5194 Tuesday arvo), but it’s all cross-shore wind, a bit lumpy, and the report calls it marginal. Not the kind of session you’d get excited about.

Wednesday morning is a bit better. The swell drops to 6 ft, still from the south-west with a 14-second period, and we get a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-north-east, so the surface is clean. The energy’s still moderate (1380). This is the pick of the early part of the week, but it’s not a standout—just a decent window before it gets messy again. Wednesday afternoon turns onshore with a 5 ft swell and poor conditions.

Thursday and Friday are a write-off. Onshore winds, lumpy chop, and by Friday we’ve got a short-period 10 ft westerly swell with fresh onshores. That’s not paddle surfing—that’s kite territory if anything. The energy is moderate to strong (1855–1980), but the quality is poor.

Saturday the 19th stays messy. Big 10 ft swell in the morning with onshore wind and moderate energy (3581), but the surface is unknown, which usually means not great. It’s a no-go for me.

Now, Sunday the 20th—that’s the first real highlight. We get a glass-off in the morning: light east-south-east offshore breeze at just 3 mph, a clean 6 ft south-west swell with a nice 13-second period, and moderate energy (1094). The conditions are clean, and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the session to aim for. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that offshore wind will make a reef like this one shine. The water temp is around average for this time of year. Crowds can show up here sometimes, but with conditions like that, it might be worth sharing a few waves.

After that, it gets marginal again through Monday and Tuesday. We’ve got more onshore wind and moderate energy swells (2372, 1163), but nothing special.

Then we jump to Wednesday the 23rd. Morning sees a 8 ft south-west swell with light cross-onshore breeze and moderate energy (2448). It’s marginal, but there’s a window there if you’re keen. Afternoon turns messy.

Thursday the 24th is similar—big 10 ft swell in the morning with a very long 16-second period and light cross-onshore wind. The energy is strong (3650). It’s marginal, but if you’re an experienced surfer and you know the reef, you might find a few.

Now, Friday the 25th—this is the other standout. Morning brings a 8 ft south-west swell with a very long 15-second period, a cross-offshore south-south-east breeze at 19 mph, and the energy is very strong (6626). The report says clean conditions and gives it a solid 5. It’s a big, powerful groundswell, and that wind is offshore enough to keep it lined up. This is for experienced surfers only—that 8 ft plus on a reef with that much energy is no joke. But if you’ve got the skill, this is the best on offer. Crowds are possible here, but with that size, it might thin out.

Saturday the 26th is still solid—10 ft swell with a 17-second period, cross-offshore breeze, and very strong energy (5491). Clean in the morning, but afternoon gets lumpy.

Sunday the 27th sees the swell drop back to 6 ft with a 15-second period, and we get a clean offshore from the east at 12 mph. Moderate energy (1349), excellent conditions for experienced surfers. A nice way to finish the week.

Monday the 28th is similar—6 ft, clean cross-offshore, moderate energy (1581).

And finally, Tuesday the 29th—another glass-off morning. A light west-south-west breeze, 7 ft south-west swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is moderate (1879). Glassy, clean, and excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a great way to end the forecast period.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are messy. The real highlights are Sunday the 20th morning for clean, smaller waves, and Friday the 25th morning for the big, powerful groundswell with offshore wind. If you’re experienced, the 25th is the one to circle. If you want something more relaxed, go for the 20th.

Rusty.

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