Surf Forecasts:
Dracula surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dracula this week:
The surf forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dracula in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the only game in town for the next couple of weeks: Dracula. It’s a powerful, exposed reef break that demands respect, and it’s really built for the advanced crew. The water is running at 71°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of cross and cross-onshore winds messing up the surface. The swell energy is all over the place, from weak to very strong. We’ll have a few standouts, but you’ll need to pick your moments.
The first real window of opportunity looks like Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. It’s not big, with 3ft of swell from the NNW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s rare, and it means the surface will be clean. The wave energy is moderate (124), so it’s a good chance to get a few fun, lined-up waves without the bump.
The next big one to circle is the morning of Sunday, the 23rd of August. Another glassy morning, with the swell bumping up to 6ft from the NNW. The energy is solid (408), so there’s some proper push. These are the best conditions on offer, and the clean surface will make the reef work.
If you’re looking for a true standout, lock in Friday morning, the 28th of August. The wind is dead calm, it’s glassy, and we’ve got a 6ft swell from the NNW with 307 energy. The period is 7 seconds, so it’s a bit short, but clean conditions on a reef like this make it the best bet for the whole period. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.
The swell gets a bit bigger later on, with an 8ft swell on Sunday afternoon the 23rd, but the wind cranks up to 25 mph, making it a messy, lumpy mess. That’s expert-only, and not really worth the paddle.
For the second week, things are more promising but less certain. The morning of Saturday, the 29th of August, has a glassy 3ft swell from the NNW, but the period bumps up to 9 seconds. That’s a better shape, and the energy is high (316) for the size. Then Sunday morning, the 30th of August, has a glassy 4ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period and 251 energy – that’s a clean, lined-up option.
Overall, the best of the lot is the Friday morning, 28th of August. It’s not the biggest, but the glassy conditions and solid energy make it a true standout. The crowd factor is manageable, so it’s a winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 116 | 113 | 119 | 116 | 149 | 96 | 92 | 138 | 149 | 181 | 321 | 508 | 469 | 620 | 555 | 408 | 743 | 827 | 536 | 561 | 534 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28PM2.31m | 6:51AM2.18m | 7:16PM2.06m | 7:44AM2.01m | 8:21PM1.86m | 9:02AM1.90m | 9:56PM1.77m | 10:37AM1.91m | 11:26PM1.84m | 11:51AM2.05m | 00:24AM1.99m | 12:40PM2.23m | 1:06AM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:08PM0.58m | 00:31AM0.68m | 12:54PM0.79m | 1:17AM0.89m | 1:56PM0.97m | 2:24AM1.06m | 3:30PM1.07m | 4:03AM1.11m | 5:10PM1.01m | 5:29AM1.01m | 6:14PM0.86m | 6:23AM0.85m | 6:58PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 7 | N 8 | W 12 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 116 | 113 | 119 | 116 | 7 | 96 | 92 | 24 | 149 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 555 | 408 | — | 827 | 536 | 1 | 534 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | — | W 12 | — | N 12 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | — | 17 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 149 | 5 | — | 138 | 92 | 181 | 321 | 508 | 469 | 620 | — | — | 743 | — | — | 561 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 642 | 0 | 24 | 621 | 13 | 13 | 648 | 13 | 13 | 621 | 0 | 0 | 723 | 13 | 13 | 723 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Dracula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dracula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dracula 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 (Dracula) 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).
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