Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Dreamland. This is a beach and reef spot, decently open to the swell.

The whole pattern is a steady run of moderate to solid SSW groundswell. Water temp is a toasty 80°F, which is right around average for this time of year, so trunks and a rashguard will do fine.

The action starts Saturday morning, August 29. That’s the pick of the first few days. Clean 6 ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period, strong wave energy (1551). Wind is a light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, so the surface will be glassy and clean. This is for experienced folks—6 ft is getting too big for beginners. The afternoon wind kicks up to 12 mph and the swell drops to 4 ft, so it fades.

Sunday the 30th, morning is messy with 16 mph cross-off winds and a 5 ft swell. The afternoon turns offshore at 16 mph, cleaning up a 4 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. It’s rideable, but not a highlight.

Then we hit a sweet run. Monday morning, August 31: 4 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, wave energy at 1420. Winds are moderate offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’ll give you long, lined-up walls. The long period means sets take their time, so paddling out is easier—but at a beach and reef, those long-interval swells can stand up a little straight. Still, a good one. Tuesday morning, September 1, is the true standout of the first week: 7 ft of SSW swell, 18-second period, 2494 combined energy, and offshore wind. That’s expert territory—big, powerful, and clean. If you’ve got the chops, you’ll want to be out there.

The middle stretch from Wednesday, September 2 through Friday, September 4, goes more marginal. Swell sits between 4 ft and 6 ft, but the wind is a consistent 16 mph cross-off from the ESE and SE, keeping the surface a bit bumpy. Energy is moderate (737 to 1946). It’s okay, but not great.

Saturday, September 5, picks back up. Morning has 6 ft SSW at 16 seconds with 1527 energy, but cross-off wind keeps it from sparking. That pattern of moderate, cross-off surf rolls through Sunday and Monday (September 6-7), with 5 ft to 7 ft swell and 9-12 mph winds from the SE. Consistent, but the wind direction is the weak link.

Tuesday, September 8, morning offers a cleaner window: 5 ft at 13 seconds, gentle 9 mph SE breeze. A nice, relaxed session. The afternoon is weird—only 3 ft but with a 20-second period and big energy of 2427. Very long period but small size; might be a bit slow and fat.

The best run in the longer range hits Wednesday, September 9 through Saturday, September 13.
The standout is Wednesday afternoon, September 9: clear skies, gentle 9 mph SSE wind, 6 ft SSW at 16 seconds. The morning of Thursday, September 10 is also excellent: 6 ft, 15 seconds, light SE wind, 1362 energy. From Friday the 11th through the 13th, we see a consistent 6 ft to 7 ft SW groundswell with 15-16 second periods, and moderate to strong wave energy (1547 up to 3390). Wind stays cross-off from the SE or S, blowing 9-16 mph. The session on Sunday morning, September 13, looks particularly solid with 7 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, 2356 energy, and a gentle 9 mph SE breeze. That’s expert-level size, clean, and powerful.

At 7 ft to 7 ft, this is definitely for experienced surfers only. Beginners should stick to the smaller 3 ft to 4 ft days. Crowds are listed as ‘sometimes’ at Dreamland, so expect a few heads out on the good days, especially weekends. Keep in mind the longer period swells (15-20 seconds) can make the waves stand up steep at a beach and reef setup, but for the experienced ones, that just means more punch and hollower waves.

So, the best on offer: Tuesday morning, September 1, and Sunday morning, September 13. Both pump 7 ft+ of clean groundswell with strong offshore wind. Water’s warm, energy is high, and the consistency is there.

Signing off,
Rusty

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