
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are all about one spot, and it's a proper heavyweight session for the experienced crew.
The pattern kicks off with a solid pulse of SSW groundswell that's already here. We’re looking at a very long period swell of 17 seconds, which brings heaps of energy – we’re talking a combined energy of 5146 – so the ocean is absolutely pumping. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Dreamland is the only game in town, and it’s a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent. This is advanced territory only. The swell is 10 ft on Tuesday, August 11th, and it’s powerful. That kind of size, with a period over 15 seconds, is going to be a handful. It’s going to be clean, with a cross-offshore breeze from the SE, but the tide conditions are a bit questionable. The wind stays moderate all week, so it’ll be clean but a little bumpy. The swell direction is a solid SSW, which matches the optimum direction for this break, so it’s hitting it right.
The standout window is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. We get a proper offshore wind from the ESE at 15 mph, with a 8 ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. The combined energy is 3379. The conditions are flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the forecast. The wind is straight offshore, grooming the waves, and the energy is deep. It’s going to be big, hollow, and demanding. This is a day for the chargers.
Later in the run, the morning of Friday, August 21st, looks promising too. Another 8 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with a 3445 energy reading, and a clean offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s a second standout, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.
The swell does drop significantly after the first week. By the morning of Monday, August 17th, we’re down to 5 ft, and the energy is around 980. It’s still rideable, but the magic is gone. The very end of the outlook, around August 26th, shows a return of a long-period 18-second swell from the SW, but it’s much smaller at 4 ft, and the energy is moderate. A bit of a teaser.
There’s a real gap between the big stuff and the smaller stuff. The first week is all about serious, heavy surf. The second week is more of a lull, with smaller, cleaner waves, but nothing that will get your heart racing like that opening salvo.
So, for the crew that can handle it, the morning of Wednesday, August 19th, is the one to circle. Offshore wind, big groundswell, and a break that’s ready to handle it. Don’t be a hero if you’re not ready for it.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5146 | 3612 | 3040 | 2726 | 2054 | 1585 | 3894 | 4153 | 3341 | 2379 | 1737 | 1559 | 2895 | 2862 | 2329 | 2243 | 1907 | 1191 | 996 | 850 | 659 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:19AM2.33m | 9:48PM1.83m | 9:20AM2.51m | 10:24PM2.08m | 10:09AM2.64m | 10:56PM2.31m | 10:51AM2.69m | 11:28PM2.49m | 11:30AM2.66m | 11:59PM2.61m | 12:06PM2.54m | 00:29AM2.65m | 12:40PM2.37m | 00:58AM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.34m | 3:03AM0.91m | 4:07PM0.18m | 3:57AM0.67m | 4:42PM0.08m | 4:42AM0.47m | 5:15PM0.05m | 5:24AM0.33m | 5:45PM0.08m | 6:03AM0.27m | 6:14PM0.16m | 6:40AM0.29m | 6:41PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
5146 | 3612 | 3040 | 2726 | 2054 | 1585 | 3894 | 4153 | 3341 | 2379 | 1737 | 1559 | 2895 | 2862 | 2329 | 2243 | 1907 | 1191 | 996 | 850 | 590 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 19 | — | SSW 21 | S 20 | S 13 | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 5 | SW 25 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
— | 1288 | — | 45 | 196 | 862 | — | — | 54 | 260 | 333 | 788 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 12 | 25 | 76 | 659 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 26 | — | SSW 24 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 54 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 13 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
— | 67 | 29 | 20 | 32 | 1077 | 93 | 20 | 22 | 105 | 72 | — | 38 | 23 | 35 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 16 | 21 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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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