Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Dreamland is cooking up for us. We've got a bit of a slow start, but things gear up. The water temp is 80°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 28th has some size at about 8 feet, but the wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, and it's flagged as marginal. The combined swell energy is strong at 3636, but the conditions are just off.
Saturday the 29th morning is where it picks up. The swell drops a bit to 6 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes super light from the SSE at just 3 mph. That's nearly glassy, and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The period is a long 15 seconds, so you're looking at proper groundswell. For an experienced surfer on a beach and reef setup, that's a standout. The energy is a solid 1540. Crowds are "sometimes," so expect a few others.
From the 30th of August through to the 8th of September, it's a bit of a plateau. Swell hangs between 4 feet and 7 feet, but the cross-off winds stay moderate to fresh (12-15 mph). It's clean, but nothing is screaming "go." It's all pretty marginal through that stretch.
Then on the 9th of September, we get a tease. Wednesday morning has a super long 18-second period from the SSW, but the swell is barely 3 feet. The energy is weak at 911. It'll be clean, but you'll be doing a lot of waiting.
The real highlight comes on Thursday the 10th of September. The swell is a comfortable 6 feet from the SSW with a 16-second period. The wind is light from the SSE at just 3 mph in the morning and 9 mph in the afternoon. Both periods are marked "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The energy is moderate at 1484 and 1584. That's the session to aim for. For an advanced surfer, those long-period waves with glassy conditions are going to be sweet.
Into the second week, the 11th and 12th of September see another pulse, with swell back up to 8 feet from the SSW. The period holds at 16 seconds, so the energy is very strong at 3477. But the wind is back up to 15 mph from the ESE. At 8 feet, that's expert-only territory. The waves will be clean, but the wind is a cross-off, not totally off-shore. It's a promising one, but less certain that far out.
So, your best bets? The morning of Saturday the 29th of August for smaller, cleaner waves, and definitely lock in Thursday the 10th of September for the best combo of size, light wind, and quality.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3592 | 3237 | 2262 | 1529 | 606 | 802 | 659 | 454 | 766 | 1068 | 1682 | 2187 | 2630 | 2187 | 2408 | 1970 | 1750 | 1420 | 1179 | 927 | 746 | |
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 | 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 |
High Tide | 10:14AM2.44m | 10:50PM2.31m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.24m | 4:41AM0.52m | 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 | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
3592 | 3237 | 2262 | 1529 | 585 | 802 | 659 | 454 | 397 | 1068 | 1682 | 2187 | 2630 | 2187 | 2408 | 1970 | 1750 | 1420 | 1179 | 927 | 746 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
44 | — | 14 | 8 | 606 | 76 | 180 | 173 | 766 | 299 | 173 | 80 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 47 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 23 | — | SSW 21 | SE 6 | NE 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 11 | 11 | 54 | — | 297 | 21 | 7 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
30 | 24 | — | — | 15 | 29 | 31 | 43 | 41 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 69 | 60 | 47 | 60 | 106 | 67 | 89 | 82 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
Best forecast wave conditions in The Bukit - Bali | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Dreamland is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Kuta. If you plan a holiday in The Bukit - Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kuta. Kuta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











