
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 12s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me give you the full picture for our local stretch at Dreamland. This is a long-range look, so keep that in mind – the further out we go, the more things can shift.
Straight off the bat, there's no real gap in the action; we've got swell on the way from this Sunday morning. It kicks off with a moderate energy, but the real story here is a long run of surf that builds into something significant in the second week.
The water temp is sitting at 79°F – that's bang on average for this time of year at Dreamland, so no surprises there.
Things start this Sunday, September 6th, with a solid 7ft swell out of the SSW, pumping in with very long 17-second period groundswell. The energy is strong (2958). The wind is a cross-off from the SE, so it will be clean. It's a beach and reef set-up, and with the long period, the reefs and points will be handling this better than the beach itself. It's a bit marginal for a top score according to the forecast, but it's rideable for the experienced crew.
The pattern holds through Monday and Tuesday with similar SSW swell around the 7ft mark. The standout early in the week looks to be Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. The winds ease to a gentle breeze from the SSE making it a clean cross-off, and the swell is a meaty 8ft from the SSW. The energy buzzes at 2615. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers.
We roll through a consistent stretch of 5ft to 8ft SSW/SW swell, mostly with clean conditions, right through the weekend and into the following week.
Now, for the best of the best. The true standout comes on Tuesday, September 15th, the morning session. The wind shifts to true offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a solid 15-second period. The energy is still decent (1399). This is a classic call for clean, lined-up waves at the reef. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers, and with the wind straight off the land, it’s going to be glassy perfection.
Fast forward a couple of days, and the weekend of September 19th and 20th looks like a peak in size. Saturday the 19th pushes up to 8ft from the SSW, and Sunday the 20th is the biggest of the whole run with a 10ft SSW swell. The energy readings are huge – 3880 and 3887 respectively. That’s serious power. This is definitely expert territory only, and with that much size, the beach breaks will be a washing machine. The reefs and river mouth will be the go-to, but even then, it’s for the brave.
The whole run ends on Monday, September 21st with another clean offshore morning (ESE 12 mph, offshore) and a 7ft SSW swell, which is a nice way to round it out.
All considered, Tuesday the 15th is the session to circle on the calendar. The wind, the size, and the conditions line up for the best chance of a clean, powerful wave. For the big wave chargers, the weekend of the 19th and 20th is the time to go tow-in or paddle the slabs if you’ve got the balls.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2726 | 1245 | 2242 | 1797 | 1513 | 1172 | 1465 | 1944 | 2110 | 3182 | 2615 | 2206 | 2612 | 2372 | 2343 | 1956 | 1799 | 1155 | 1031 | 752 | 1643 | |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:52PM1.28m | 4:46AM1.99m | 8:19PM1.46m | 7:11AM2.04m | 9:00PM1.74m | 8:29AM2.23m | 9:31PM2.03m | 9:20AM2.41m | 10:00PM2.30m | 10:02AM2.53m | 10:28PM2.52m | 10:38AM2.57m | 10:56PM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43AM0.86m | 8:48PM1.18m | 1:15PM0.81m | 00:24AM1.29m | 2:30PM0.61m | 2:16AM1.05m | 3:12PM0.43m | 3:12AM0.76m | 3:46PM0.29m | 3:54AM0.49m | 4:16PM0.21m | 4:32AM0.28m | 4:45PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
2726 | 892 | 2242 | 1797 | 1513 | 1172 | 1465 | 1525 | 2110 | 3182 | 2615 | 2206 | 2612 | 2372 | 2343 | 1956 | 1799 | 1155 | 1031 | 752 | 1643 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 14 |
232 | 1245 | — | 47 | 91 | 487 | 1451 | 1944 | 1068 | — | — | 209 | 214 | — | 27 | 66 | 218 | 72 | 664 | 358 | 606 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | — | SSW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | — | 23 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
21 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | 11 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 35 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
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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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