Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

The swell window is pretty consistent for Dreamland, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the SW. The water temp is 79°, right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a long run of surf, but a lot of it comes with a cross-off wind, which keeps things from being truly glassy. The real standout is the Thursday morning, the 27th of August, with a clean 4ft SW groundswell, a long 16-second period, and a light offshore breeze out of the ESE. The energy is solid at 1289, and it’s just about perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The vibe is clean, the waves will have shape, and the crowds are only sometimes there, so you can get a few good ones to yourself.

After that, the swell builds through Friday and into the weekend, but that cross-off wind sticks around. Friday morning, the 28th, sees 8ft of SSW groundswell – that’s getting into expert territory, and the consistency is only fairly consistent. It’s a powerful swell, with energy hitting 3592, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s not the cleanest. Saturday morning, the 29th, drops to 6ft, still from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light breeze, still cross-off. It’s got good energy at 1529 and is solid for experienced surfers. Sunday, the 30th, the swell drops to 5ft and the period shortens to 13 seconds, with moderate energy, so it’s a bit more average.

We’ve got a bit of a gap in the really good stuff, but Monday the 31st of August morning brings a surprise: a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is 1367, and the wave comment says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s a proper groundswell, and with that period, it’s going to have some punch on the reef. The wind is clean, so it’s a good session for someone who knows what they’re doing. The crowds are sometimes a factor, but that’s Dreamland.

The rest of the first week into early September is a mix of 5ft to 7ft SSW swells, all with cross-off winds and moderate to strong energy. The period stays around 16-18 seconds, so there’s always a bit of push, but the wind never really goes offshore again for a long stretch. It’s a solid run of surf, but not a classic, clean, glassy day.

Then we get to Saturday the 5th of September, and there’s a bit of a pulse. The morning is 6ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with a gentle breeze and clean conditions. The energy is 1586, and it’s considered excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is a cross-off, but it’s light, so it’s a good session for the crew who are ready for a bit of size.

The second week, from around the 6th of September, the swell hangs around 5ft to 7ft, but the period starts to drop a bit, and the wind remains mostly cross-off. It’s consistent but not outstanding. The real highlight in the far end of the forecast is Thursday the 10th of September. The morning has 7ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with a very light, almost variable breeze (5 km/h from the SSE), so it’s clean. The energy is 2772, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar, with 8ft and the same period. This is a promising, long-range window, but don’t lock it in just yet.

The Friday the 11th of September is also a solid day: 7ft of SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, with a light breeze and clean conditions, and energy at 1776. It’s another good one for the experienced crew.

The standout for the whole period, no question, is the Thursday morning, the 27th of August. It’s the only time we get a true offshore wind with a clean, manageable swell that’s not too big. The Monday the 31st of August morning is the next best for the experts, with that long-period groundswell and offshore breeze. The long-range Thursday the 10th of September is a promising one, but it’s a bit far out to be sure.

Overall, Dreamland is on for the next two weeks, but you’ll be doing a lot of driving for the best windows. The water is warm, the energy is there, but the wind is the story. For the average surfer, the 27th of August is the golden ticket. For the chargers, the 31st of August and the 10th of September are the ones to circle.

Rusty.

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