Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming. The only spot we’re talking about is Dreamland, a beach and reef set-up that’s fairly exposed and handles a SW optimum. It’s an advanced wave, fairly consistent, but the crowds here can be a factor sometimes. The water is sitting at 78°, and with an anomaly of -1°, that’s pretty average for this time of year – nothing wild, just your typical warm summer ocean.
We’ll kick off on Tuesday the 18th of August, but I’ve got to be straight with you – the first run of days is a bit of a struggle. The swell is there, 6 ft from the SSW with a deep 16-second period, pushing a moderate energy reading (2883). The wind is a cross-off ESE breeze at 12 mph, so the faces will be clean enough, but the surf is still just tickling the margins. That “marginal” tag hangs over the whole first week, to be honest. Wednesday the 19th bumps up to 8 ft at 18 seconds (3575 energy), but we’ve still got the same cross-off wind at 16 mph, and it never quite unlocks into something special. By Saturday the 22nd, the wind shifts offshore from the ESE at 19 mph in the morning – now that’s a real clean look – with 7 ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds. It’s the best looking day in that first stretch, but don’t expect perfection.
We roll through into the second week, and Sunday the 30th has 6 ft at 17 seconds from the SW, energy around 1937, decent shape. But the standout, no doubt, is Monday the 31st of August. Both the morning and afternoon serve up 7 ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, with a gentle SSE breeze at 9 mph keeping things cross-off and clean. The energy is sitting at 2056, and the notes call it excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle – it’s the best quality on offer. After that, we get a pulse into Tuesday the 1st of September with 8 ft from the SW, 16 seconds, pushing 3254 energy, but you’re looking at more marginal conditions. Wednesday the 2nd also has that good 8 ft, a gentle 9 mph SE cross-off, and another mention of excellent conditions for the experienced crew.
Overall, there’s no true flat spell here – it’s a solid 16-day run of surf – but most of it is just good, not great. The real win is that Monday the 31st, and if you can wait for that, you’ll be smiling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1594 | 1467 | 1412 | 3575 | 4037 | 4273 | 3427 | 2992 | 2383 | 1274 | 3156 | 2731 | 2359 | 1856 | 1693 | 1611 | 1409 | 1191 | 1629 | 1479 | 862 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11PM2.15m | 1:26AM2.51m | 1:41PM1.92m | 1:55AM2.35m | 2:11PM1.68m | 2:25AM2.17m | 2:45PM1.45m | 3:04AM1.98m | 3:57PM1.24m | 4:20AM1.81m | 7:01AM1.80m | 9:41PM1.54m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.45m | 7:51AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.62m | 8:29AM0.68m | 7:49PM0.80m | 9:16AM0.87m | 8:05PM0.98m | 10:40AM1.02m | 8:00PM1.16m | 1:50PM0.98m | 2:55PM0.79m | 2:14AM1.28m | |||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
1594 | 1467 | 1412 | 3575 | 4037 | 4273 | 3427 | 2992 | 2383 | 1254 | 3156 | 2731 | 2359 | 1856 | 1693 | 1611 | 1409 | 1191 | 1629 | 1479 | 862 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 18 | — | — | SE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 24 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 |
584 | 961 | 1242 | — | — | 47 | — | — | 97 | 1274 | — | — | 70 | 257 | 54 | 151 | 847 | 897 | 45 | 388 | 817 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — |
705 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 44 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
28 | 46 | 38 | 39 | 80 | — | 52 | 143 | — | 94 | 127 | 68 | 154 | 89 | 35 | 49 | — | — | 36 | 46 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 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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