Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Right now, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is coming in, but the wind is mostly cross-off and the reports are calling it marginal. The water temp is sitting at a nice 81°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance to get a wave is on Friday afternoon, July 17th. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, so there’s good energy in the water (combined energy of 1106). But the wind is a moderate cross-off at 15 mph, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. It’s a beach and reef setup, so those long-period swells can be a bit tricky, but it’s a start.

The weekend through the middle of the week is a bit of a grind. Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th, have similar 4ft to 5ft SW swells, but the wind is stronger, around 18 mph, and the reports are all marginal. The energy drops a bit too, down to 948 on Saturday morning. It’s not a washout, but it’s not a standout.

Monday, July 20th, the swell bumps up a bit. Monday morning sees 5ft from the SW, and Monday afternoon it swings to a 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy jumps up to 2305, which is solid. But again, the cross-off wind at 15 mph keeps it from being perfect. It’s still a beach and reef setup, so the long period might make it a bit straight.

The real standout, if you can wait, is around the end of July and into the first of August. For expert surfers, Wednesday, July 29th, is looking excellent. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind drops to a light breeze at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 2085. This is the kind of day where the wave quality will be very good, though that much size is for experienced surfers only.

Thursday, July 30th, has a moment in the afternoon where a 3ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period kicks the energy up to 2186. That’s a lot of push for a small wave, and it’s best on a reef setup like Dreamland, but the wind is a moderate cross-off at 12 mph.

The very best-looking window is the morning of Saturday, August 1st. You’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 15 mph. That’s clean, moderate offshore wind, and the energy is 2005. That’s a proper session. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might not be alone, but it’s worth it.

Overall, the first week is about being patient. The second week, from July 27th onward, has the better potential, especially for the experienced crew. If you can paddle out on the 29th or the 1st of August, you’ll get the best of it.

Rusty.

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