Dreamland Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.80° S 115.12° E

Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dreamland sea temperature is
26.1° C
0.1° 

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


Dreamland surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,204 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 20s. 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 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid stretch of swell lining up at Dreamland, but it’s not a free-for-all. This is an advanced wave, so don’t even think about bringing your foamie for a learner’s session. The water temp is sitting right around 79°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern is a long, persistent run of SSW groundswell. The energy is strong, ranging from 1600 to over 4000 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The period is hanging in that sweet spot around 15 to 17 seconds, which means long, powerful lines. The catch? The wind is almost always cross-off from the ESE or SE, which keeps the face clean but can make it a bit tricky.

Kicking off on Wednesday, August 12th, we’ve got a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The energy is cooking at 2857. The wind is side-offshore, so the waves will be clean, but the conditions are described as marginal. Thursday bumps up to 8ft and then 10ft in the afternoon (3894 and 4103 energy). That 10ft is getting into expert-only territory. Friday and Saturday hold steady around 7ft to 8ft with the same clean conditions.

The standout moment of the first week is Sunday, August 16th. The morning shows a 7ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a gentle breeze creating glassy conditions. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". That’s your window. The energy is 2170 – solid, but not overwhelming. The lower wind speed will make it feel more organized.

The energy drops a bit on Monday the 17th, with 5ft and 5ft, but it picks right back up on Tuesday the 18th with 6ft and 7ft. The run continues, but the real stand-out of the whole forecast is Wednesday, August 19th. The afternoon session shows 8ft from the SSW with an 18-second period. The wind shifts to true offshore (ESE at 12 mph), and the energy is 3950. The report calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". That’s a long-period groundswell hitting a beach/reef setup, so it will be powerful and lined up, but expect long lulls between sets.

The following week brings a lot of the same, but the confidence is lower. Thursday August 20th hits 10ft with a fresh 18 mph offshore wind (4300 energy), but that’s for experts only. The swell stays around 7ft to 8ft through the rest of the week. The energy ranges from 2109 to 4255. The wind holds cross-offshore, keeping it clean. There is a notable spike on Sunday August 23rd afternoon with a 6ft swell but a 20-second period, generating 4026 energy. That’s a very long period swell, so it will be walled up at the beach breaks, but at Dreamland, it should offer some deep, fast barrels.

The final days from August 24th to 27th show the swell slowly dropping from 10ft down to 3ft, with the period lengthening again to 20 seconds. Energy drops from 4255 to 1604. The wind stays clean. It’s still rideable, but the magic is fading.

If I had to pick a single day, it’s the afternoon of Wednesday, August 19th. That offshore wind, 8ft, and 18-second period is the true standout. The Sunday morning of August 16th is a close second for the glassy conditions.

Dreamland is fairly consistent, so it’s a good bet for the next two weeks. Just know your limits—anything over 8ft is big boy territory here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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16
1.6
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18
2.5
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17
3
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16
2.5
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16
2.3
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16
2.1
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15
1.9
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15
2.2
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17
2.2
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2.2
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16
2.1
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16
1.9
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15
1.7
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14
1.6
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14
1.4
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14
1.1
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18
1.8
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16
2.1
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1.8
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Energy kJ
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2115
1585
3894
4103
3415
2581
1877
1559
2929
2862
2329
2170
1620
1191
996
763
768
1756
2262
1551
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
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25
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20
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25
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High Tide
9:20AM2.51m
10:24PM2.08m
10:09AM2.64m
10:56PM2.31m
10:51AM2.69m
11:28PM2.49m
11:30AM2.66m
11:59PM2.61m
12:06PM2.54m
00:29AM2.65m
12:40PM2.37m
00:58AM2.61m
1:11PM2.15m
1:26AM2.51m
Low Tide
4:07PM0.18m
3:57AM0.67m
4:42PM0.08m
4:42AM0.47m
5:15PM0.05m
5:24AM0.33m
5:45PM0.08m
6:03AM0.27m
6:14PM0.16m
6:40AM0.29m
6:41PM0.29m
7:16AM0.37m
7:06PM0.45m
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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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