
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Dreamland over the next couple of weeks.
The whole forecast period is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite pulse of energy coming through. We’ve got a long stretch of solid, consistent SW groundswell, but the wind is mostly a cross-offshore breeze, which keeps things manageable but not absolutely perfect. The real standout is a morning window a week away, and then a big, powerful run right at the very end of the outlook.
Starting off on Wednesday the 9th, we’ve already got a solid 8 ft SSW swell rolling in with a 16-second period. That’s a long period groundswell with serious energy (3182 combined energy). The wind is SSE, so a cross-off. It’s a bit of a handful and the conditions are marginal, but for the experienced crew, there’s plenty of power. This persists through Thursday and Friday, with the swell easing slightly to around 7 ft to 7 ft, but still holding that long period. The water temp is about average for the time of year here.
Saturday the 12th sees the swell dip a little, down to 5 ft, but still a clean 14-second period. It’s a good day for a slightly easier paddle. Then Sunday the 13th, the energy picks back up with a 6 ft to 7 ft SW swell, and the period stretches back to 18 seconds – very long period. That’s a lot of water moving. The combined energy jumps back to 2552 (moderate to strong).
Now, here’s the one I’d circle. Monday morning, September 14th. The wind swings to a true offshore from the ESE. That’s the magic word. We’ve got a 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The wind is a moderate breeze, but it’s clean offshore. The combined energy is 1716 (moderate). That’s the best window of the first week. The crowds can be *sometimes* an issue at Dreamland, so get out early.
After that, the pattern settles back into a steady cross-off breeze for the rest of the week and into the next. The swell hangs around the 5 ft to 7 ft range, nothing too crazy, but consistent. The period stays around 14 to 16 seconds. It’s surfable, but that Monday morning was the peak.
Then we get to the second week, and hold onto your board. The last few days of the window look very promising. On Tuesday the 22nd, the swell starts building again, hitting 7 ft to 8 ft with a 16 to 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 2798 and then 3842 (strong to very strong). By Wednesday the 23rd, it’s a proper session. We’re looking at 10 ft SSW swell, with a 17 to 18-second period. The combined energy is enormous, hitting 5359 and 6216 (very strong). This is big, powerful groundswell. The wind is still cross-off, so it’s not glassy, but for big wave chargers, this is a serious window. Expect it to be a heavy, powerful beast – this is for experts only, as anything over 8 ft is serious. Thursday the 24th eases a little to 8 ft but still has solid energy.
So, the bottom line: the best of the first week is Monday morning, September 14th for the clean offshore wind. As for the long-range, keep an eye on Wednesday, September 23rd – that’s a massive, powerful swell that’s on the radar, but it’s a ways out, so treat it as a promising possibility.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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3182 | 2823 | 2122 | 2002 | 2431 | 2343 | 1799 | 1394 | 1140 | 928 | 763 | 1944 | 2065 | 2561 | 1978 | 1494 | 1402 | 1331 | 1436 | 1314 | 1203 | |
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 | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:29AM2.23m | 9:31PM2.03m | 9:20AM2.41m | 10:00PM2.30m | 10:02AM2.53m | 10:28PM2.52m | 10:38AM2.57m | 10:56PM2.67m | 11:12AM2.54m | 11:23PM2.75m | 11:43AM2.44m | 11:50PM2.75m | 12:12PM2.30m | 00:16AM2.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM0.43m | 3:12AM0.76m | 3:46PM0.29m | 3:54AM0.49m | 4:16PM0.21m | 4:32AM0.28m | 4:45PM0.18m | 5:06AM0.15m | 5:12PM0.21m | 5:39AM0.10m | 5:38PM0.27m | 6:11AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
3182 | 2823 | 2122 | 2002 | 2431 | 2343 | 1799 | 1394 | 1140 | 928 | 763 | 1944 | 2065 | 2561 | 1978 | 1494 | 1402 | 1331 | 1436 | 1314 | 1203 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | — | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | SE 5 |
— | — | 209 | 280 | — | 27 | 66 | 106 | 71 | 799 | 522 | 529 | 447 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 24 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 141 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — |
— | — | 15 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 33 | 35 | 40 | 72 | 82 | 82 | 91 | 60 | 47 | 47 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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