Dongchong Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.49° N 114.58° E

Dongchong Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dongchong sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.6° 

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


Dongchong surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dongchong in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
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1
0
2
1
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
1.2
SSW
8
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
1.7
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
S
10
0.8
ESE
6
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
95
185
95
97
89
116
104
93
83
78
254
97
68
44
49
45
39
21
45
22
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
SW
10
W
5
SW
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
E
10
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
25
NNE
15
N
25
N
25
NNW
30
N
20
N
25
N
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:25AM1.75m
10:43PM1.08m
8:51AM1.70m
10:49PM1.16m
9:18AM1.60m
10:12PM1.29m
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
Low Tide
3:24PM0.19m
2:53AM0.55m
3:53PM0.22m
3:41AM0.47m
4:23PM0.28m
4:30AM0.41m
4:54PM0.36m
5:20AM0.36m
5:24PM0.46m
6:15AM0.33m
5:55PM0.57m
7:14AM0.33m
2:27PM0.83m
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6:01
6:03
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6:43
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 mm
13
1
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Temp °C
29
30
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31
31
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28
29
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29
27
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29
28
Feels °C
34
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36
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32
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32
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29
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32
28
26
29
27
23
27
27
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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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