Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the Dreamland area over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. It’s not flat, but the conditions are pretty average. The water temp is sitting at 80° – pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Tuesday, July 28th through Thursday, July 30th we’re seeing a small SSW swell hanging around 3 ft to 5 ft, with a 14 to 16 second period. That’s a solid groundswell, so there’s some energy in the water (combined energy around 758 to 1548), but the wind is a fresh ESE breeze, blowing cross-off. It’s keeping the surf clean, but not really offering up anything special. The tide or the wave shape just isn’t making it click.

Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st we get a little bump. The swell is still SSW, around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the period stretches out to 17-18 seconds on Saturday afternoon. That’s a very long period groundswell, which usually means better shaped waves, but the energy is moderate (1290 to 2301). The wind is a bit lighter, a moderate SE breeze. Still cross-off, though. The surf is clean, but you’re still not getting that perfect wave face.

Now, Sunday, August 2nd is where things get interesting. The swell holds at 7 ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 2188 – that’s solid moderate energy. But the big news is the wind: it’s out of the ESE at 12 mph, and it’s blowing offshore. That’s the first real offshore wind in the window. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and proper. This is the standout for the early part of the week. It’s a bit much for beginners at 7 ft, but experienced surfers are going to have a good time. Crowds are a possibility at Dreamland, so get in early.

Monday, August 3rd through Wednesday, August 5th the swell drops back a touch to 6 ft to 6 ft, and the wind shifts back to cross-off. The period is still decent (14-15 seconds), but the magic is gone. It’s a clean, surfable wave, but nothing to write home about.

Thursday, August 6th we see a bit of a jump. The swell is 7 ft to 8 ft from the SSW, with a 16-17 second period. The energy is strong (3365 to 3450). But the wind is cross-off again, so while it’s a lot of water moving, it’s not as clean as that Sunday.

Friday, August 7th is the real big one. The morning shows a 10 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4459. And the wind is offshore again, out of the ESE at 12 mph. This is the best day of the entire forecast. This is big, powerful groundswell. At 10 ft, this is only for experts. The period is long, so at a beach and reef setup like Dreamland, those waves will be packing a punch. If you know what you’re doing, this is your day. The afternoon sees the wind shift to cross-off, so the morning is the window.

Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th the swell is still solid, 7 ft to 10 ft, with strong energy (2273 to 4877). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s not as clean as Friday, but the size is still there for the experienced crew.

The last few days, Monday, August 10th through Wednesday, August 12th, the swell stays in the 7 ft to 10 ft range, with a 15-17 second period. The wind is a lighter cross-off, sometimes a gentle breeze. The energy is strong (2543 to 4346). Wednesday afternoon actually shows another pocket of excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with a 8 ft SSW swell and a light SSE breeze. It’s cross-off, but the lighter wind might make it a bit more manageable.

Bottom line: The best bets are Sunday, August 2nd for a solid, clean offshore day at 7 ft, and Friday, August 7th for the biggest, most powerful swell of the window with offshore winds in the morning. That’s the one for the experts.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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