Dreamland Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.80° S 115.12° E

Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dreamland sea temperature is
25.8° C
0.4° 

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


Dreamland surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dreamland this week:

The surf forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 16th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s happening at Dreamland. It’s a beach and reef set-up, advanced territory, and it takes a fair bit of south-west swell to get it cranking. It’s a pretty consistent spot, but it seldom fires for the everyday punter. The water temp is sitting around 78°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern is a slow build, with some decent pulses of long-period groundswell, but the conditions are a bit tricky. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with cross-off winds and marginal surf. The real standout is Tuesday the 18th of August, morning session. We’ve got a solid 6 ft of SSW groundswell, period around 16 seconds, and the wind is blowing offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. That’s clean, lined-up, and powerful. Combined energy is a very strong 2883, so you’ll feel the push. This is the best on offer – it’s a proper window for experienced surfers. The next morning, Wednesday the 19th, is also worth a mention: the swell is pushing 8 ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s not as clean as Tuesday. The energy is massive at 3575, but it’s a bit raw.

After that, through the rest of the week, we’re stuck in a rut of cross-off winds and medium-sized swell. The waves are there, but the quality is only ever so-so. There’s another blip on Saturday the 22nd of August morning, with 7 ft of SSW groundswell and offshore ESE winds at 12 mph – that’s another clean, powerful session, energy at 2463. That’s your second-best call.

The following week, from the 24th onwards, the swell drops off and the wind stays cross-off. It’s not terrible, but it’s everyday, average surf. The 27th of August afternoon sees a rebound with 5 ft of SSW swell and a 16-second period, but it’s just not the same as the first week. The end of the month, the 30th and 31st, shows a slow increase back to 7 ft, with the swell direction shifting more to the SW, but the wind remains cross-off. It’s promising, but long-range, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Overall, if you’re an advanced surfer and you’ve got the time, the 18th and 22nd of August mornings are your window. The rest is for the die-hards who don’t mind a bit of chop.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2.4
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
2.4
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1599
1191
886
763
651
1594
1611
1551
3575
4037
4448
3648
2992
2383
1288
3433
3010
2389
2151
1671
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
15
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20
ESE
25
ESE
20
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15
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20
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25
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25
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25
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25
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25
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25
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20
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:29AM2.65m
12:40PM2.37m
00:58AM2.61m
1:11PM2.15m
1:26AM2.51m
1:41PM1.92m
1:55AM2.35m
2:11PM1.68m
2:25AM2.17m
2:45PM1.45m
3:04AM1.98m
3:57PM1.24m
4:20AM1.81m
Low Tide
6:14PM0.16m
6:40AM0.29m
6:41PM0.29m
7:16AM0.37m
7:06PM0.45m
7:51AM0.51m
7:29PM0.62m
8:29AM0.68m
7:49PM0.80m
9:16AM0.87m
8:05PM0.98m
10:40AM1.02m
8:00PM1.16m
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6:17
6:17
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Dreamland Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dreamland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dreamland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dreamland 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 (Dreamland) 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 Dreamland 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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