Dongchong Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.49° N 114.58° E

Dongchong Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dongchong sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.0° 

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


Dongchong surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 162mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
7
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
S
6
1
SSE
7
1.1
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.1
SE
18
0.8
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
32
39
22
27
40
23
42
31
93
95
30
24
35
24
15
24
15
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13
48
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
10
NE
15
NE
25
ESE
10
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
S
10
S
0
SSW
0
NNE
5
SE
10
S
5
S
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
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cross-on
cross
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cross
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High Tide
8:24AM1.86m
11:46PM0.93m
8:53AM1.85m
00:13AM0.97m
9:22AM1.80m
00:34AM1.03m
9:54AM1.70m
00:26AM1.11m
10:29AM1.56m
11:36PM1.26m
11:07AM1.37m
00:06AM1.41m
11:49AM1.16m
00:47AM1.55m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.14m
2:59AM0.67m
4:34PM0.14m
3:46AM0.64m
5:06PM0.17m
4:35AM0.62m
5:37PM0.23m
5:27AM0.61m
6:09PM0.31m
6:23AM0.59m
6:42PM0.42m
7:26AM0.56m
7:16PM0.53m
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5:52
5:52
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5:54
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7:02
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 mm
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5
2
7
4
15
6
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16
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20
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Temp °C
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27
26
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Feels °C
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32
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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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