Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up at Dreamland, a beach and reef set-up that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first real action hits Monday morning, August 3rd. Swell comes in at 6ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell with good energy behind it. The combined swell energy’s pushing 1465, so moderate to strong. Wind’s a light cross-off from the SE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that 6ft and long period means it’s not a beginner wave. The break’s fairly consistent, and crowds are possible here. The direction’s right on the money with the optimum SW.

Monday afternoon sees it drop a touch to 5ft, with offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph – glassy offshore conditions, so the afternoon session looks clean and fun.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, still 5ft SSW, 14 seconds, but the wind’s a bit cross-off. The forecast flags marginal conditions, so not the pick of the week. Swell energy’s still strong at 1302. Tuesday afternoon bumps back up to 6ft, same direction, but again, marginal.

Wednesday holds 5-5ft SSW swells, periods around 15 seconds, with cross-off winds. Energy’s solid – up to 1629 on Wednesday afternoon. But the call’s marginal.

Now, Thursday August 6th is where things get serious. Morning sees 7ft SSW at 17 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 2534, strong stuff. Wind’s offshore from the ESE at 19 mph, fresh and clean. This is expert territory – over 8ft it’s only for the brave, but 7ft is still a lot of power. The afternoon holds similar, 7ft, 16 seconds, cross-off wind.

Friday August 7th pumps up to 8ft SSW with a 17-second period in the morning – energy at 3454. Saturday the 8th stays big at 8ft, 16 seconds. By Sunday the 9th it drops back to 7ft. All through this period, winds are cross-off from the ESE or SE at 12-16 mph, keeping it clean but not glassy. These bigger days are strictly for experienced crew.

The standout window looks to be Monday August 10th afternoon, when a 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period hits, combined energy at a massive 4247. Cross-off wind from the SSE at 12 mph keeps it clean. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell – perfect for a point or reef, but at Dreamland this could break a bit straight with that period, so keep your wits about you.

Tuesday August 11th morning offers 10ft SSW at 16 seconds – energy 3895, with light cross-off wind. That’s expert-only, big and powerful. The afternoon drops to 8ft.

After that, the swell hangs around 6ft to 8ft through to August 18th, with periods of 14-18 seconds, all clean but mostly cross-off winds. The last few days from August 15th see 8ft to 10ft again, with fresh ESE winds at 19-22 mph – that’s a bit of blow, but still clean. Paddling out will be a mission on the bigger days.

Overall, Dreamland’s the only break in the game, and it’s fairly consistent with a good run of SSW swell. The best bet? Monday August 10th afternoon for that 8ft, 18-second groundswell and clean cross-off – that’s the stand-out session. Thursday August 6th morning with offshore wind is a close second. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

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