Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here. We've got a bit of a slow start, but the second week of September is shaping up to be a beauty. The main show is at Dreamland, and it's a spot that's fairly exposed to swell, with a sweet spot for SW groundswells. The water's sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. From Tuesday the 1st through to Sunday the 6th, we're looking at marginal surf conditions – the swell is there, but it's not really coming together. The wave energy is moderate to strong, ranging from 658 to 3019, but the wind is mostly a cross-offshore breeze, which keeps things clean. The swell hangs around 4ft to 7ft, from the SSW, with a long period of 14 to 18 seconds. That long period groundswell is better suited to point breaks and reefs, and Dreamland is a beach and reef setup, so it might be a bit too straight for the beach break. It's a fairly consistent spot, but it's not really firing.

Monday the 7th sees a bit of a bump, with the swell hitting 7ft in the morning, but the period drops to 14 seconds, making it a bit less powerful. Still, the wind is clean.

Now, the standout is Tuesday the 8th. The morning is absolute gold – we've got a solid 8ft SSW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the wave energy is cranking at 5156. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SE, so it's clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as it's well overhead. The afternoon is a touch bigger at 8ft, but the period drops to 18 seconds. This is the best on offer, no doubt.

Wednesday the 9th is still strong, with a 7ft to 8ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, wave energy around 3500. The wind shifts to a light cross-shore in the morning, but the afternoon is clean again with a gentle breeze. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 10th hangs on with a 7ft swell in the morning, clean with a light breeze, and the wave energy at 1944. It's still good for experienced surfers. The rest of the week and into the second week sees the swell drop off, with waves around 4ft to 6ft, and the energy fading. The wind stays mostly cross-offshore, keeping it rideable. There's a small kick on Tuesday the 15th with a 6ft SSW swell and a 14-second period, wave energy at 1415, and it's excellent for experienced surfers again.

Overall, if you're keen, mark Tuesday the 8th in your calendar. It's the standout. The rest of the window is more about keeping an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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