
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,965 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SW 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 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Dreamland.
We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the way, but don’t expect perfection every session. The wind is holding from the south-east, which keeps it cross-offshore – not ideal, but it'll keep the face reasonably clean. Still, there’s a lot of energy in the water. The water temperature is 80°, right on the money for this time of year, so the wetsuit is staying in the shed.
The first few days, from Thursday afternoon September 3rd through to Tuesday the 8th, are a bit of a mixed bag. Swell is arriving in the 5ft to 7ft range, with periods between 14 and 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but the models are calling it “marginal” – likely a bit of chop or tricky tide. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong, hitting 903 on Thursday and climbing to 3250 by Tuesday afternoon. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about yet.
Now, Wednesday the 9th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning sees a 8ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 2859. The wind is a gentle 9 mph from the SSE, still cross-off, but lighter. The forecast says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s the pick of the first week. The afternoon holds at 7ft, and the energy stays high at 2396. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is your window.
The stretch from Thursday the 10th through to Saturday the 12th keeps the swell pumping in the 5ft to 7ft range, with some nice 15-16 second periods. The mornings are the best bet, with gentle breezes keeping things clean. Saturday morning the 12th is a standout: 5ft SW swell, 15 seconds, 1600 energy, and clean conditions. That’s a good session for anyone comfortable in the line-up.
The second week, from the 13th onward, stays busy. Sunday the 13th is a bit smaller and rain showers move in, but Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th see a nice bump back up to 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, with periods around 15-17 seconds. The energy is consistently very strong, over 2300. The wind is a steady 12 to 16 mph from the SE, so it’s still cross-off. It’s not glassy, but it’s clean enough for a solid paddle.
The true standout of the whole outlook? That’s Wednesday the 9th. A 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, light 9 mph wind, and energy of 2859. That’s a big, powerful, clean wave. It’s a reef-and-beach set-up, so the long period might make it a bit walled-off on the beach, but if you find the right take-off, it’ll be a session to remember. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.
The other big one to keep an eye on is Friday the 18th. The morning shows an 8ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with energy at 3348. That’s a lot of water moving. It’s getting into expert territory at that size, especially with that long period. If you’re not confident, maybe sit that one out. But for the crew who charge, that’s a serious day.
Overall, there’s surf almost every day. The first few days are a warm-up, but from the 9th onward, it’s game on. Keep your eyes on the wind shifts, and don’t be shy about the morning sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
903 | 676 | 742 | 822 | 378 | 2007 | 2028 | 1396 | 2862 | 1245 | 2242 | 1728 | 1657 | 1401 | 1442 | 1852 | 3631 | 2859 | 2325 | 1811 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:26AM2.54m | 1:55PM1.75m | 2:05AM2.38m | 2:45PM1.48m | 2:59AM2.17m | 4:52PM1.28m | 4:46AM1.99m | 8:19PM1.46m | 7:11AM2.04m | 9:00PM1.74m | 8:29AM2.23m | 9:31PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.55m | 8:06AM0.48m | 7:29PM0.73m | 9:04AM0.69m | 7:59PM0.94m | 10:43AM0.86m | 8:48PM1.18m | 1:15PM0.81m | 00:24AM1.29m | 2:30PM0.61m | 2:16AM1.05m | 3:12PM0.43m | 3:12AM0.76m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
903 | 676 | 742 | 822 | 378 | 2007 | 2028 | 1396 | 2862 | 998 | 2242 | 1728 | 1657 | 1401 | 1442 | 1398 | 3631 | 2859 | 2325 | 1811 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | — | SSW 6 | SW 13 | S 6 | — | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | — | SE 7 | SSW 20 |
— | 30 | — | 6 | 265 | 16 | — | 486 | 232 | 1245 | — | 47 | 91 | 473 | 1436 | 1852 | 636 | — | 26 | 221 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | 6 | 352 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
49 | 36 | 43 | 27 | 36 | 21 | 27 | 14 | 37 | 17 | — | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1243 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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