Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Dreamland are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got swell almost the whole way through, but the wind is mostly gonna be a pest, blowing cross-off or cross-shore, which isn’t ideal for perfection. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

We kick off from Thursday, July 23rd, through to the end of the month. The waves are there, but it’s mostly in the 3ft to 5ft range from the SSW, with a solid period (14-17 seconds). That’s proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The energy is moderate (around 823-1231). Problem is, the wind is a fresh cross-off 19-22 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. It’s surfable, but not a standout. The first real shift comes on Sunday, July 26th, when the swell jumps to 7ft-8ft from the SE, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds. That’s a messy, weaker swell (energy of 1143-1385), and with 22 mph winds, it’s more of a wrestling match than a glide. By Monday, it’s still 6ft-6ft from the SE, period down to 8 seconds, and the wind is strong. Honestly, this stretch feels more like a kite-surfing playground than a paddle session.

Now, the real action starts to build into August. The first week of August is where the energy cranks. Saturday, August 1st, is the standout in the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is strong (2424). This is a proper groundswell, and with offshore wind, it’ll be glassy and clean. For experienced surfers, this is the one. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long-period swell is going to hold up nicely. It’s rated as “fairly consistent,” but crowds are “sometimes” a thing, so keep an eye out. Saturday morning is the pick.

After that, Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the 7ft SSW swell, but the wind turns cross-off, so it’s a little less perfect. The energy is still very strong (2249-2474). Then Monday, August 3rd, drops a touch to 5ft-6ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds on the afternoon – that’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy goes through the roof (3451). That’s a lot of water moving, and it’ll be better off the reef than the beach.

The second week (August 4th onwards) is when things get big. Tuesday, August 4th, has a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is only a gentle 9 mph. The energy is massive (4028). That’s expert territory – over 8ft, so only for the experienced. It’s a bit of a shame the wind isn’t more offshore, but with that much juice and a long period, the reef will be handling it. Wednesday and Thursday ease off a bit (6ft-7ft), but the energy stays high. It’s consistent, but the wind is a cross-off again.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the bunch, it’s Saturday, August 1st, morning. Clean offshore, 7ft SSW groundswell, long period. That’s the one to pencil in. The rest of the run is surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

Rusty.

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