Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. 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 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We're looking at an extended run of surf at Dreamland, a beach and reef setup. Forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a real standout on the horizon if you're willing to wait. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too crazy.
The first few days, from Sunday the 23rd through to the end of the week, are pretty average. Swell is hanging around 5 to 6 ft from the SSW, with a decent period around 15-16 seconds early on, which is a proper groundswell. The problem is the wind. It's a steady cross-off from the ESE and SE, blowing at 15-16 mph, which is a moderate breeze. It keeps the surface clean, but it's not glassy. The combined energy is moderate, in the 1300 to 2000 range, so there's some push there, but it's not firing. The commentary on the forecast says marginal surf, and honestly, it feels like it. The swell is solid enough for an intermediate surfer, but nothing is screaming "go now."
Then we hit the end of the week. Thursday the 27th sees a drop in size to 4 ft, but hold on, the period jumps to 20-22 seconds and the energy spikes to 2890 in the afternoon. That's a very long period groundswell, which can be tricky at a beach break – it might want to break a bit too straight. But the light wind on the morning of the 27th is a nice touch.
Now, the real standout. Friday morning, the 28th of August. This is the one. The swell jumps to a solid 10 ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy hits 4071, which is strong. That's a big, powerful swell. This is only for experienced surfers, no question. The wind is a light breeze, 6 mph, from the SE. That's a cross-off, but with that light wind, it's going to be clean. The forecast calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the pick of the period. The afternoon drops a bit but it's still a solid 8 ft.
The rest of the first week into the second week is a slow fade. Saturday the 29th has a solid 7 ft morning, but the energy is lower. From Sunday the 30th into September, the swell bounces between 4 ft and 7 ft, with periods dropping back to 12-16 seconds. The wind stays a consistent cross-off, moderate breeze. The energy is mostly moderate, in the 1000-2000 range. The second week, around the 5th and 6th of September, shows some promise with 5 ft to 6 ft SSW swell and a gentle breeze, but it's nothing like that Friday the 28th.
If you're an advanced surfer, do not miss Friday morning, the 28th of August. The rest of the run is average to decent at best.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1716 | 1447 | 1409 | 1324 | 1766 | 1608 | 1042 | 1322 | 1322 | 1031 | 999 | 845 | 659 | 589 | 1370 | 4239 | 4071 | 3278 | 2291 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-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 | 4:20AM1.81m | 7:01AM1.80m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.98m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
1716 | 1447 | 1409 | 999 | 1766 | 1608 | 1042 | 1322 | 1322 | 1031 | 999 | 845 | 659 | 558 | 1241 | 4239 | 4071 | 3278 | 2291 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | S 26 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | — | SSE 5 | S 5 |
— | 539 | 847 | 1324 | — | 97 | 154 | 20 | 14 | 24 | — | 13 | 202 | 341 | 1370 | 356 | — | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 589 | 279 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SSE 5 |
45 | 58 | 58 | 40 | 41 | 50 | 44 | 59 | 65 | 49 | 36 | 30 | 14 | 28 | 29 | — | — | — | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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