Dongchong Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.49° N 114.58° E

Dongchong Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dongchong sea temperature is
29.0°C
0.3° 

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


Dongchong surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Night
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(10 max)
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1
1
1
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2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
9
0.9
S
9
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
8
1.6
SSW
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
477
117
135
107
112
354
86
112
126
74
149
106
99
106
136
97
146
109
104
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
10
W
5
NW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NNE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:04AM1.56m
8:53PM0.89m
5:12AM1.59m
9:12PM0.92m
6:36AM1.65m
9:36PM0.94m
7:22AM1.72m
10:01PM0.98m
7:57AM1.75m
10:24PM1.02m
8:25AM1.75m
10:43PM1.08m
Low Tide
12:25PM0.45m
9:48PM0.88m
1:14PM0.37m
11:14PM0.86m
1:51PM0.30m
00:19AM0.80m
2:23PM0.24m
1:14AM0.72m
2:54PM0.20m
2:05AM0.63m
3:24PM0.19m
2:53AM0.55m
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6:01
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6:47
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6:44
6:43
 mm
12
1
3
9
1
14
13
4
6
12
6
3
3
11
Temp °C
29
29
30
29
30
31
29
28
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31
32
30
Feels °C
32
34
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33
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32
29
33
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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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