Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

The only spot on the radar for this whole stretch is Dreamland. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it's looking for a solid SW swell to get it going. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first few days of the run are a bit of a mixed bag. Friday the 28th has some notable size, with 8ft of SSW swell and a long period of 16 seconds pushing through, but the conditions are questionable and the wind is a cross-off 9 mph. The combined energy is strong, reading 3499, but it’s not all coming together for a clean ride. The same goes for Saturday’s morning session on the 29th – the swell drops to 6ft but the period holds at 15 seconds, and the wind is a light 3 mph, which is a big plus. The energy is still moderate at 1529, and it’s being called excellent for experienced surfers. That morning window is probably the best early call, but the tide might be a factor.

Sunday the 30th sees the swell drop off a bit, and the wind picks up. Not a great call. Then Monday the 31st offers a real standout. The morning brings a 4ft SSW swell, but with a very long 18-second period. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, making for clean, moderate offshore conditions. The energy is moderate at 1367. For a reef setup like Dreamland, that long period groundswell is going to wrap in nicely, offering some proper shape and long, clean lines. The tide might be a slight issue, but for experienced surfers, this is the pick of the first week.

The first week of September sees a slow decline. Waves stay in the 6ft to 7ft range with reasonable periods, but the wind stays a solid cross-off 16 mph, keeping the surface clean but a bit bumpy. The energy drops from strong to moderate. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

There’s a gap of a few days in the middle of the second week where the swell fades noticeably, with heights dropping to 4ft. Still, the wind is okay, so if you’re desperate, you’ll get a wave.

Then the outlook gets interesting again. Thursday the 10th of September sees a new pulse of long-period groundswell, with 19 seconds at 4ft in the morning, climbing to 6ft with 18 seconds by the afternoon. The energy jumps to 2488 – strong. Wind is a moderate cross-off. It’s a promising setup, but it’s more than a week away, so don’t book the trip yet.

The real monster arrives on the 12th of September. Saturday morning has 10ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period. The combined energy is a massive 5302 – that’s very strong power. This is for experts only. At this size, with that period, on a beach-and-reef break, it’s going to be a serious, heavy session. The wind is a clean cross-off. This is the standout of the entire forecast, but it’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not a certainty.

If you’re a beginner, most of this run is either too big or too technical. The 6ft on Saturday the 29th morning with light wind is your best bet, but even that’s pushing it. For the experienced crew, circle that Saturday 12th of September morning.

Rusty.

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