Dongchong Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.49° N 114.58° E

Dongchong Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dongchong sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.2° 

Dongchong surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dongchong surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dongchong in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dongchong over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
9
0.9
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9
0.8
S
9
1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
137
104
202
267
289
153
110
26
13
14
10
10
9
9
9
9
16
12
10
9
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NW
10
NW
15
N
20
ENE
25
N
35
N
35
NNW
25
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:49AM1.46m
10:14PM1.45m
10:22AM1.29m
10:41PM1.59m
10:57AM1.10m
11:16PM1.71m
11:36AM0.90m
2:56PM0.83m
11:59PM1.77m
12:20PM0.71m
5:23PM0.79m
00:51AM1.79m
1:19PM0.54m
1:57AM1.78m
8:01PM0.90m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.36m
5:20AM0.36m
5:24PM0.46m
6:15AM0.33m
5:55PM0.57m
7:14AM0.33m
2:27PM0.83m
8:23AM0.34m
2:08PM0.68m
9:42AM0.33m
2:09PM0.53m
11:07AM0.28m
9:04PM0.89m
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6:03
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6:39
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 mm
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14
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Temp °C
26
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29
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28
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31
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Feels °C
29
31
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32
29
26
28
24
26
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33
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31
31
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33
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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.

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