Dreamland Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.80° S 115.12° E

Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dreamland sea temperature is
25.8°C
0.5° 

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


Dreamland surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. No two ways about it – the 16-day window has one spot on the radar and it’s Dreamland. This is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s only offering up what I’d call marginal surf at best, with questionable tide conditions hanging over every session. The water temp is sitting at 78°, pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about there.

Now, Monday the 24th kicks things off with a moderate cross-off breeze, so the waves will be clean. Swell’s coming from the SSW at 6 ft, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s some proper groundswell energy, and you can feel it in the combined energy reading of 1766 (moderate to strong). But the quality’s still marginal. The wind’s not ideal for peaky waves, but it’s workable. Tuesday the 25th looks similar, maybe a touch smaller at 6 ft, same 16-second period, still clean. Not a standout, but you could get a few.

Wednesday the 26th drops a bit to 5 ft, period drops to 14 seconds, energy dipping to 895 (moderate). Still clean, but nothing to write home about. Thursday the 27th is where it gets interesting – morning shows 4 ft with a 16-second period and only a gentle breeze, but the real kicker is the afternoon: 5 ft, 15-second period, and a combined energy of 2872 (strong). That’s the best pulse of the early week. Still, the overall score is mediocre.

Friday the 28th brings the biggest swell of the whole stretch – 8 ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, energy hitting 3636 (strong to very strong). That’s expert territory, lads. So unless you’re skilled, stay out of the way. It won’t be clean like glass, but the cross-off wind will keep it from being a total mess.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th ease off again, 6 ft and 5 ft respectively, periods dropping to 14 and 12 seconds. Energy falls under 1400. Still clean, but fading. Monday the 31st has a sneaky pulse – 5 ft, 18-second period! That’s a very long period groundswell, which can make for unreal lines at a reef or point, but at a beach-and-reef mix like Dreamland, it might break a bit straight. Combined energy 1924 (moderate to strong). Not bad.

Into September, the 1st and 2nd have consistent 7-7 ft swell, 16-17 seconds, solid moderate to strong energy in the 2000-2300 range. But still that cross-off wind. No major standout. The rest of the second week, from the 3rd to the 8th, trundles along with 5 ft to 6 ft, periods 13-15 seconds, energy mostly in the 1000-1500 range (moderate). A few mornings have a gentler breeze, like the 8th, but nothing dazzling.

So, what’s the best on offer? For my money, the best wave quality will be on Friday the 28th if you’re an expert – that 8 ft with 16 seconds is the biggest and most powerful. But for the average surfer, the best balance is Monday the 31st of August or Tuesday the 1st of September: 5-7 ft, very long 17-18 second period from the SSW, and that cross-off wind will keep things clean. The Optimum swell direction for Dreamland is SW, and the swell is coming from SSW – close enough to get some quality. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus. Nothing here is a true epic, but you’ll get a wave.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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16
1.8
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1.6
SSW
14
1.7
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16
1.7
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16
1.7
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1.5
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14
1.5
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14
1.4
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13
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16
1.6
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2.5
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18
2.5
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2.5
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16
2.2
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16
1.8
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1.4
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14
1.4
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14
1.4
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13
1.1
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0.9
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Energy kJ
1766
1608
1042
1322
1322
1142
895
845
659
558
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3966
3636
3237
2262
1377
821
690
659
365
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Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
9:41PM1.54m
8:22AM1.96m
9:53PM1.74m
9:08AM2.15m
10:10PM1.93m
9:43AM2.31m
10:29PM2.13m
10:14AM2.44m
10:50PM2.31m
10:44AM2.52m
11:12PM2.47m
11:14AM2.53m
11:35PM2.59m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.79m
2:14AM1.28m
3:26PM0.61m
3:05AM1.09m
3:51PM0.46m
3:40AM0.89m
4:15PM0.33m
4:11AM0.70m
4:38PM0.24m
4:41AM0.52m
5:00PM0.19m
5:11AM0.38m
5:23PM0.19m
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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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