Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Dreamland. This is a beach and reef spot, decently open to the swell.
The whole pattern is a steady run of moderate to solid SSW groundswell. Water temp is a toasty 80°F, which is right around average for this time of year, so trunks and a rashguard will do fine.
The action starts Saturday morning, August 29. That’s the pick of the first few days. Clean 6 ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period, strong wave energy (1551). Wind is a light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, so the surface will be glassy and clean. This is for experienced folks—6 ft is getting too big for beginners. The afternoon wind kicks up to 12 mph and the swell drops to 4 ft, so it fades.
Sunday the 30th, morning is messy with 16 mph cross-off winds and a 5 ft swell. The afternoon turns offshore at 16 mph, cleaning up a 4 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. It’s rideable, but not a highlight.
Then we hit a sweet run. Monday morning, August 31: 4 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, wave energy at 1420. Winds are moderate offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’ll give you long, lined-up walls. The long period means sets take their time, so paddling out is easier—but at a beach and reef, those long-interval swells can stand up a little straight. Still, a good one. Tuesday morning, September 1, is the true standout of the first week: 7 ft of SSW swell, 18-second period, 2494 combined energy, and offshore wind. That’s expert territory—big, powerful, and clean. If you’ve got the chops, you’ll want to be out there.
The middle stretch from Wednesday, September 2 through Friday, September 4, goes more marginal. Swell sits between 4 ft and 6 ft, but the wind is a consistent 16 mph cross-off from the ESE and SE, keeping the surface a bit bumpy. Energy is moderate (737 to 1946). It’s okay, but not great.
Saturday, September 5, picks back up. Morning has 6 ft SSW at 16 seconds with 1527 energy, but cross-off wind keeps it from sparking. That pattern of moderate, cross-off surf rolls through Sunday and Monday (September 6-7), with 5 ft to 7 ft swell and 9-12 mph winds from the SE. Consistent, but the wind direction is the weak link.
Tuesday, September 8, morning offers a cleaner window: 5 ft at 13 seconds, gentle 9 mph SE breeze. A nice, relaxed session. The afternoon is weird—only 3 ft but with a 20-second period and big energy of 2427. Very long period but small size; might be a bit slow and fat.
The best run in the longer range hits Wednesday, September 9 through Saturday, September 13.
The standout is Wednesday afternoon, September 9: clear skies, gentle 9 mph SSE wind, 6 ft SSW at 16 seconds. The morning of Thursday, September 10 is also excellent: 6 ft, 15 seconds, light SE wind, 1362 energy. From Friday the 11th through the 13th, we see a consistent 6 ft to 7 ft SW groundswell with 15-16 second periods, and moderate to strong wave energy (1547 up to 3390). Wind stays cross-off from the SE or S, blowing 9-16 mph. The session on Sunday morning, September 13, looks particularly solid with 7 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, 2356 energy, and a gentle 9 mph SE breeze. That’s expert-level size, clean, and powerful.
At 7 ft to 7 ft, this is definitely for experienced surfers only. Beginners should stick to the smaller 3 ft to 4 ft days. Crowds are listed as ‘sometimes’ at Dreamland, so expect a few heads out on the good days, especially weekends. Keep in mind the longer period swells (15-20 seconds) can make the waves stand up steep at a beach and reef setup, but for the experienced ones, that just means more punch and hollower waves.
So, the best on offer: Tuesday morning, September 1, and Sunday morning, September 13. Both pump 7 ft+ of clean groundswell with strong offshore wind. Water’s warm, energy is high, and the consistency is there.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1529 | 606 | 710 | 745 | 454 | 766 | 1068 | 1682 | 2187 | 2490 | 2187 | 2267 | 1946 | 1750 | 1420 | 1068 | 809 | 676 | 658 | 671 | 889 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44AM2.52m | 11:12PM2.47m | 11:14AM2.53m | 11:35PM2.59m | 11:44AM2.48m | 11:59PM2.66m | 12:14PM2.38m | 00:25AM2.69m | 12:45PM2.21m | 00:54AM2.65m | 1:18PM2.00m | 1:26AM2.54m | 1:55PM1.75m | 2:05AM2.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.19m | 5:11AM0.38m | 5:23PM0.19m | 5:42AM0.27m | 5:47PM0.22m | 6:13AM0.22m | 6:11PM0.30m | 6:47AM0.23m | 6:36PM0.41m | 7:23AM0.32m | 7:02PM0.55m | 8:06AM0.48m | 7:29PM0.73m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
1529 | 585 | 710 | 745 | 454 | 397 | 1068 | 1682 | 2187 | 2490 | 2187 | 2267 | 1946 | 1750 | 1420 | 1068 | 809 | 676 | 658 | 671 | 889 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SE 5 |
11 | 606 | 76 | 180 | 173 | 766 | 299 | 173 | 82 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 71 | 12 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 26 | SSW 23 | NE 6 | SSW 21 | SE 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 |
11 | 13 | 54 | 2 | 297 | 29 | 53 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 8 | 71 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — |
— | 33 | 23 | 38 | 60 | 56 | 19 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 62 | 109 | 46 | 65 | 65 | 47 | 46 | 60 | 58 | 44 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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