Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The surf’s gonna be here for the long haul, but it’s not going to be perfect. We’ve got a solid, persistent SSW swell pushing in for the next couple of weeks. The issue is the wind – it’s mostly going to be cross-off, which keeps things clean but not as good as straight offshore. The real standout is going to be that Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, where we finally get some proper offshore wind and the swell is still pumping.

For the next few days, from Sunday the 9th through the week, we’re looking at consistent surf in the 6ft to 10ft range. The energy is strong, with the combined swell energy sitting between 2172 and 5492. That’s moderate to strong energy, plenty of push. The period is hanging around 15-19 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. This is a good thing for a spot like Dreamland (a beach and reef setup), but it’s worth noting that with such long periods, the waves can sometimes be a bit too straight at the beach. The reef sections should be handling it nicely, though.

Sunday morning kicks things off with 7ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, and the water temp is 79°, which is about average for this time of year. Not a big deal.

Monday the 10th is when it starts to get more interesting. The swell builds to 6ft in the morning, but the afternoon is where you’ll see it jump to a solid 10ft of SSW swell at 18 seconds. That’s a big one. The energy is up at 5492, which is strong. This is going to be a hefty day. The wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean, but it’s going to have some serious power.

Tuesday the 11th keeps the 10ft swell going in the morning, easing to 8ft in the afternoon. Still a lot of water moving. The period drops slightly to 16-17 seconds, which is still good.

The mid-week, from Wednesday the 12th to Friday the 14th, the swell dips a bit but stays in the 7ft to 8ft range. The energy is still moderate to strong, but the wind stays cross-off. It’s decent, but nothing to write home about. The water’s still warm, and the conditions remain clean.

Then we hit the main event. Sunday the 16th. The morning brings 7ft of SSW swell, but the key here is the wind. It finally turns offshore, out of the ESE at 12 mph. That’s the cleanest we’ve seen it. The waves will be lined up and hollow. This is a standout morning. The energy is 2253, which is moderate, but the quality will be well above the rest.

Monday the 17th is another good one. The swell has dropped to 5ft, but it’s still holding a 14-second period, and we have that offshore ESE wind again. This is a much more manageable size, and the conditions will be spot-on. If you’re not an expert, this is the day for you. The energy is down to 1006, but the clean conditions will make it a much more fun session.

After that, the swell pulses again. Tuesday the 18th brings back 7ft to 6ft, and Wednesday the 19th sees it jump back up to a solid 10ft. The wind is back to cross-off, so it’s still surfable, but it’s not as clean as the 16th and 17th.

The second week, from the 20th to the 23rd, keeps the surf in the 7ft to 8ft range. The wind remains cross-off, but the energy stays moderate to strong. Nothing too crazy, but consistent. The last day in the forecast, Sunday the 23rd, has a light breeze and 7ft swell, which looks fun.

So, the pick of the litter is clearly the morning of Sunday the 16th. Big, clean, and powerful. Monday the 17th is the smarter choice for most people – smaller, cleaner, and still with plenty of punch. The rest of the time, you’ll be getting waves, but you’ll have to work a little harder for the good ones.

Remember, this is Dreamland, a fairly consistent spot, but it can be a bit on the powerful side. Stick to the inside reefs if it’s too big for you.

Rusty out.

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