Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what Dreamland has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf kicks off on Saturday the 11th of July, but it ain’t gonna be pretty. We’ve got a solid 5 ft SW swell rollin’ in with a nice long 14-second period, and the wave energy is strong at 1386. But here’s the catch – the wind is a stiff 25 km/h cross-off from the ESE. It’s clean, but that’s about the only good thing. It’s more of a kite-surfing kinda setup honestly, with that cross-off breeze and the swell a bit raw. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Sunday the 12th, it’s actually lookin’ better. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SW, and the wind goes offshore from the ESE at 20 km/h. Now that’s what I like to hear – clean, glassy faces and easy paddlin’. The water temp is a warm 27°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s a small wave day, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be fun for a log or a mid-length. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday morning the 13th is a weird one. The swell is tiny at 2 ft, but the period is a massive 23 seconds – that’s some serious groundswell energy. It’s gonna be super clean with offshore wind, but that low tide or super long period might make it fickle. Not really a standout for riding, more of a novelty.

Now, the real action starts Tuesday the 14th. We see a jump in swell – 6 ft in the morning building to 7 ft in the afternoon, all from the SSW with a 17-18 second period. The wave energy is cranking, hitting 2440 and then 2730. The wind is cross-off, so the waves will be clean and powerful. This is getting into the big stuff – over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners. By Wednesday the 15th, we’re still looking at 7 ft to 6 ft SSW swell, but the wind picks up to 30 km/h. The energy is still strong, but that fresh breeze will chop it up a bit. This run of chest-to-head-high plus surf lasts through until about the 20th.

The true standout, the one you wanna circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 21st of July. That morning, we’ve got a clean 7 ft SSW swell, a 15-second period, and – get this – 20 km/h offshore wind from the ESE. This is the jackpot. The wave energy is strong at 1857, and conditions are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. Anything over 6 ft plus offshore wind at Dreamland is a proper session. After that, the swell starts to taper off into the back half of the week, with a big drop in energy and some stormy winds coming in around the 23rd and 24th. It gets small and messy, not worth the drive.

So, to sum it up: forget the first weekend. Tuesday the 14th through Monday the 20th has consistent, solid surf but with cross-off winds. The one to aim for is Tuesday morning the 21st – that’s your winner. After that, it fades fast.

Rusty out.

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