
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SE swell with 986 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
687 | 286 | 340 | 404 | 962 | 811 | 565 | 823 | 818 | 986 | 866 | 517 | 423 | 423 | 324 | 314 | 455 | 784 | 845 | 733 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.45m | 4:28AM2.02m | 6:00PM1.32m | 5:47AM1.94m | 8:32PM1.37m | 7:19AM1.96m | 9:31PM1.51m | 8:27AM2.06m | 10:04PM1.66m | 9:16AM2.20m | 10:31PM1.82m | 9:55AM2.34m | 10:57PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:23PM1.01m | 12:04PM0.94m | 10:16PM1.17m | 1:50PM0.86m | 00:16AM1.26m | 2:56PM0.71m | 2:03AM1.21m | 3:38PM0.56m | 3:04AM1.09m | 4:11PM0.41m | 3:47AM0.96m | 4:40PM0.30m | 4:24AM0.83m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
687 | 286 | 219 | 257 | 962 | 811 | 565 | 373 | 249 | 225 | 121 | 64 | 170 | 175 | 318 | 314 | 455 | 784 | 845 | 733 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 21 |
12 | 135 | 98 | 404 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 54 | 8 | 64 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 53 | 69 | 160 | 54 | 50 | 117 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | — | S 26 | — | — | — |
— | 30 | 340 | 59 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | 80 | 48 | 34 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
85 | 74 | 173 | 139 | 154 | 300 | 372 | 823 | 818 | 986 | 866 | 517 | 423 | 423 | 324 | 300 | 250 | 215 | 209 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 4 | 37 | 148 | 179 | 179 | 147 | 86 | 179 | 37 | 117 | 179 | 37 | 86 | 179 | 37 |
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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.
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