Dracula Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.62° N 9.87° W

Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dracula sea temperature is
21.4° C
0.3° 

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


Dracula surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the Dracula forecast. It’s a reef break that’s exposed, and it’s looking like a tale of two weeks. The first stretch, right up through the 26th, is mostly a write-off. We’ve got swell, sure, but the wind is just wrecking it. It’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, and at times that onshore breeze is fresh and lumpy. Even when it’s light, it’s usually cross-shore, leaving things a bit rippled. There’s some energy in the water, but it’s messy. Friday the 21st morning has a pulse of 6ft with a 7-second period, but the wind is still cross. The energy is moderate at 330, but it’s not going to be worth the paddle. The water temp is 71°, which is right about normal for this time of year, with the anomaly at only 0.5°. This is Dracula (Big Island) we’re talking about, and it’s just not doing anything for us. We see the swell build into the 8ft range, but with a 5-7 second period and that fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are more of the same – energy is moderate to strong (393 and 277 respectively), but the quality just isn’t there. It’s a real bummer.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning, the 27th of August. This is the one. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead. That’s a massive positive for a spot like this. We’ve got a solid 7ft of swell, coming from the NNW, which is right in line with the optimum. The period is 8 seconds, which isn’t long-period groundswell, but it’s enough to have some push. The energy jumps to a strong 570. This is the morning to clear your schedule. It’s going to be big, clean, and powerful. For a reef, that's a proper session. Friday the 28th morning also looks good – a cross-offshore breeze with 6ft of NNW swell, also a clean 500 energy reading. That’s another solid option, though maybe a touch less clean than the glassy Thursday.

After that, it starts to fade again. The end of August and into September sees the swell back down, mostly in the 6ft range, with the wind going back to cross and cross-onshore. The 31st of August morning has a moment – glassy with 6ft of swell – but it's a lower energy reading (385) and the wind is from the SSE. It could offer a clean-ish wave, but nothing like the 27th.

So, if you’re looking for the best surf in this window, it’s Thursday the 27th of August. The combination of a strong, glassy morning, solid swell, and proper direction at Dracula is about as good as this forecast gets. The Friday morning is your backup. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or just too junky to get excited about. The periods are short, so keep that in mind – it might be a bit softer and less organized than a long-period swell would be. For a reef, though, a bit of period and the clean wind on that Thursday is the ticket. Otherwise, keep an eye on the long-range, because a stretch like this can’t stay poor forever.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Period (s)
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8
0.7
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1.5
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1.9
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1.6
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
119
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140
70
63
118
183
248
491
383
353
433
356
261
286
481
286
795
469
Wind (km/h)
15
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10
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20
NNW
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NNE
15
N
35
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35
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25
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10
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35
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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
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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Temp °C
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Information about the Dracula Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dracula 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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