
Surf Forecasts:
Dongchong surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dongchong this week:
The surf forecast for Dongchong over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dongchong in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dongchong over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 342mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, stormy winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 441mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 6 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 839 | 1269 | 43 | 655 | 368 | 123 | 70 | 61 | 38 | 78 | 50 | 476 | 400 | 217 | 444 | 497 | 195 | 74 | 169 | 428 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM0.85m | 5:41AM1.66m | 9:38PM0.87m | 6:33AM1.72m | 10:12PM0.89m | 7:17AM1.79m | 10:45PM0.89m | 7:53AM1.84m | 11:16PM0.91m | 8:24AM1.86m | 11:46PM0.93m | 8:53AM1.85m | 00:13AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM0.44m | 10:31PM0.82m | 1:36PM0.34m | 11:34PM0.82m | 2:16PM0.26m | 00:32AM0.79m | 2:53PM0.20m | 1:24AM0.75m | 3:28PM0.16m | 2:12AM0.70m | 4:02PM0.14m | 2:59AM0.67m | 4:34PM0.14m | 3:46AM0.64m | |||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 81 | 124 | 63 | 48 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 63 | 114 | 122 | 94 | 64 | 8 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | — | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — |
4 | 839 | 1269 | 43 | 47 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 38 | 78 | 50 | — | 7 | 217 | — | 399 | 195 | 74 | 168 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSW 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — |
7 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | S 10 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 6 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 |
— | — | 427 | 1456 | 655 | 368 | 123 | 70 | 61 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 476 | 400 | 43 | 444 | 497 | 29 | 50 | 169 | 428 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 702 | 49 | 624 | 702 | 702 | 702 | 104 | 119 | 662 | 624 | 793 | 793 | 793 | 793 | 662 | 624 | 648 | 648 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Dongchong Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dongchong provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dongchong can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dongchong 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 (Dongchong) 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 Dongchong 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.










