Dreamland Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.80° S 115.12° E

Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dreamland sea temperature is
25.6°C
0.7° 

Dreamland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dreamland surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, settle in. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Dreamland. Now, before you get too excited, I gotta be straight with you - the next 16 days ain't the cleanest run we've ever seen, but there's some real meat on the bone if you know when to go and you're an experienced surfer. This is a spot for the crew who have earned their stripes. The water's sitting at a toasty 78°, with the temp anomaly being just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there, nice and comfortable.

The whole pattern is dominated by a long-period SSW groundswell. This swell has got some serious legs on it, period pushing 15 to 16 seconds, creating waves with proper shape and energy. Problem is, for most of this run the wind is cross-off, not true offshore. It's clean, but not quite the perfection we dream of. That said, the combined swell energy is often pumping in the thousands, showing there is a lot of power in the water (2415 on Saturday morning). But the overall quality ratings are just marginal, so we're picking the best of a tricky bunch.

The standout window is sitting right at the start. Saturday, the 22nd of August. The morning session is the one. Clear skies, a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, and a solid SSW swell of 7 ft with a 16-second period. That's proper groundswell. The combined energy is hammering at 2415, meaning there's plenty of push. These conditions are labelled as excellent, and for advanced surfers, this is your golden ticket. It's a bit too much size for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, you'll be in for a treat. The wind is true offshore, so those waves will be holding up clean and tight. Keep in mind the SSW direction is bang on the optimum for Dreamland, so it should line up nicely.

After that Saturday morning, the rest of the first week and into the second is a bit of a wash of "marginal" surf. The swell hangs around in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, with that cross-off wind sticking around. The combined energy drops a bit, but it's still moderate to strong. Then there's a bit of a lull with smaller surf and shorter periods towards the end of August.

Now, for the second week, we jump to Monday the 31st of August. That afternoon session has a nice bump. A clean 6 ft swell from the SSW, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds. The combined energy rockets back up to 2317. That's a serious groundswell pulse. It’s labelled as excellent for experienced surfers again.

Then, the biggest energy spike of the whole outlook hits Tuesday, the 1st of September. The morning is the real deal. A 7 ft SW swell, with a long 18-second period, and combined energy at 3345. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. That is clean, powerful, and lined-up. This is the second big standout. It's big, around 7 ft to 8 ft, so definitely for the experienced crew only. The afternoon gets a bit gusty, so get on it early.

The pattern fades out after that, with the combined energy dropping back below 1000 on the 4th and 5th of September, before a final, promising pulse on Sunday, the 6th of September. A big SSW swell of 7 ft to 8 ft returns, with combined energy cranking up to 3157. The period is a solid 18 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze in the morning, making that a very promising last call.

So, to cut the chit-chat, there are two absolute standouts: Saturday morning, the 22nd of August and Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. Both offer excellent, powerful groundswell with offshore wind. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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2.1
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2.1
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
18
1.9
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16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
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14
1.7
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16
1.7
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16
1.6
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14
1.5
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14
1.6
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14
1.4
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13
1.1
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16
1.6
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15
2.5
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18
2.5
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16
2.5
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16
2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2359
2123
1871
1447
1409
1324
1766
1608
1042
1322
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1031
895
943
659
558
1122
3858
3681
3237
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Wind (km/h)
20
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15
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25
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High Tide
3:57PM1.24m
4:20AM1.81m
7:01AM1.80m
9:41PM1.54m
8:22AM1.96m
9:53PM1.74m
9:08AM2.15m
10:10PM1.93m
9:43AM2.31m
10:29PM2.13m
10:14AM2.44m
10:50PM2.31m
Low Tide
10:40AM1.02m
8:00PM1.16m
1:50PM0.98m
2:55PM0.79m
2:14AM1.28m
3:26PM0.61m
3:05AM1.09m
3:51PM0.46m
3:40AM0.89m
4:15PM0.33m
4:11AM0.70m
4:38PM0.24m
4:41AM0.52m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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