
Surf Forecasts:
Dongchong surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dongchong in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dongchong over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 147mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 13 | 128 | 119 | 86 | 81 | 240 | 674 | 1319 | 1247 | 631 | 333 | 202 | 173 | 253 | 206 | 290 | 82 | 103 | 153 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:20AM1.90m | 00:35AM0.86m | 8:55AM1.91m | 1:15AM0.87m | 9:29AM1.88m | 1:54AM0.90m | 10:04AM1.82m | 2:29AM0.96m | 10:41AM1.72m | 2:59AM1.04m | 11:22AM1.57m | 3:17AM1.15m | 12:07PM1.38m | 2:28AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.11m | 3:06AM0.74m | 5:04PM0.12m | 3:50AM0.74m | 5:41PM0.14m | 4:37AM0.76m | 6:17PM0.18m | 5:29AM0.79m | 6:53PM0.23m | 6:29AM0.80m | 7:29PM0.31m | 7:37AM0.78m | 8:07PM0.40m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 28 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 81 | 240 | 562 | — | — | 139 | 68 | 38 | 173 | 253 | — | 245 | 82 | 103 | 87 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 10 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | ESE 6 | S 19 | SE 18 | SSE 21 |
2 | 4 | — | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 19 | — | — | 36 | 7 | 12 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SE 16 |
4 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 |
14 | 13 | 128 | 119 | 86 | 75 | 26 | 674 | 1319 | 1247 | 631 | 333 | 202 | 143 | 167 | 206 | 290 | 30 | 81 | 153 | 264 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 702 | 702 | 702 | 793 | 702 | 624 | 699 | 662 | 702 | 702 | 624 | 648 | 980 | 1050 | 648 | 1047 | 1397 | 702 | 0 | 0 | 648 |
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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.









