Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. 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 (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Dreamland. We’ve got a slow start, so don’t expect much initially, but the second half of this outlook starts cooking.
Right now, through the first few days, it’s a bit of a tease. The water here is sitting at about 80°F, which is average for this time of year, so a comfortable bath. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSW groundswell running on Sunday the 30th, but the cross-off breeze and moderate energy (839) is keeping things marginal. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for the few decent ones, and with crowds possible here, it might be frustrating.
We go through Monday and Tuesday with a solid 4ft to 6ft SSW groundswell, but the wind stays cross-off. The energy picks up (924 to 1367), but the wave comment keeps screaming “marginal.” The standout moment in the first week is actually the Tuesday morning (September 1st). That dawn patrol sees a 7ft SSW swell, 18 seconds of period, and for the first time, we get offshore winds. The energy jumps to 2523, and it’s flagged as excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s your best bet in the first week, but only if you’ve got the skills—7ft with that long period will be a handful, especially here where it can wall up.
After that, we drop back into a run of cross-off conditions with average to small swell (4ft to 5ft) through Thursday and Friday. Not much to write home about. The surf is clean, but the energy dips below 1000, and you’ll be scratching for waves.
Now, the real highlight is in the third week, particularly around September 8th and 9th. We’ve got a developing pattern that looks promising but is a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt. A massive SSW swell pushes through. On Tuesday the 8th morning, it’s already 8ft SSW, 18 seconds, with a huge energy reading of 6177. That’s a lot of water moving. By the afternoon, it hits 10ft at 18 seconds, and the energy is over 6200. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. The wind is light (15 km/h) and cross-off, which is the best we’ll see all period. The morning of Wednesday the 9th has an 8ft SSW swell with a light cross breeze (10 km/h), and the afternoon cleans up again with excellent conditions. If this holds, that Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning is the absolute pick of the whole outlook. Just know that surf of this size and period can be a freight train, and if conditions shift even slightly, it could get unsurfable. For now, it’s a mouth-watering prospect in a period that’s otherwise full of average, clean but uninspiring conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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659 | 454 | 766 | 1068 | 1682 | 1996 | 2519 | 2187 | 2267 | 1970 | 1750 | 1420 | 1179 | 903 | 676 | 658 | 721 | 405 | 915 | 947 | 1389 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 2:45PM1.48m | 2:59AM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:04AM0.69m | 7:59PM0.94m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
659 | 454 | 397 | 1068 | 1682 | 1996 | 2519 | 2187 | 2267 | 1970 | 1750 | 1420 | 1179 | 903 | 676 | 658 | 721 | 405 | 915 | 947 | 1389 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | S 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 |
180 | 173 | 766 | 299 | 173 | 133 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 30 | 4 | 11 | 282 | 17 | 404 | 469 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SSW 21 | SE 6 | NE 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — |
2 | 297 | 22 | 2 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 |
30 | 49 | 43 | 24 | 34 | 56 | 58 | 82 | 98 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 47 | 52 | 52 | 49 | 38 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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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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