
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 994 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dreamland this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up at Dreamland.
The forecast shows a long stretch of surf, but not all of it is easy to ride. Most of the period is a waiting game, with clean but marginal surf that will test your patience. The real standout is a great window around the 1st of August, but there's a fair bit of wind and average quality before that.
Right off the bat, from Thursday the 23rd right through to Wednesday the 29th of July, we've got small, clean waves. The swell is coming from the SW, mostly around 2 to 4 feet, with that long-period groundswell (14 to 17 seconds). The cross-off wind from the SE will keep the surface clean, but the wave comment says "marginal" across the board. The combined wave energy is moderate, generally between 700 and 1074, so there's some push, but the swell direction is SSW which isn't ideal for this break, which wants SW. Thursday the 30th sees a slight uptick in energy, hitting 1352 in the morning and 1723 in the afternoon, with the swell period stretching to a very long 19 seconds. Still, it's a cross-off wind, not full offshore, and the quality is still marginal. Expect long waits between sets with that period.
Now, Sunday the 26th of July swings in with a change. The swell direction shifts to the SE, and we see a bigger bump – 7 to 8 feet. The period drops to a short 9 seconds, meaning weaker, more wind-affected waves. The wind cranks up to 22 to 25 mph, creating poor surf conditions and a score of 0. This setup looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one with that strength wind and short-period chop.
After a bit of a lull, things get really interesting heading into the first week of August. The clear standout is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We get a 6-foot SSW swell with a long 17-second period. The wind is offshore from the ESE at a gentle 12 mph, which means smooth, clean, well-shaped lines. The combined wave energy is a solid 1672, indicating a moderate-to-strong swell. This is the best on offer – excellent for experienced surfers, as the size and power will be pushing it for beginners. The crowd situation at Dreamland can be a factor, with crowds listed as "sometimes," so it's worth getting out early.
From that point on through the 7th of August, the swell stays on. Expect a consistent run of SSW swell, staying between 6 and 7 feet, with periods of 14-18 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-off from the ESE, keeping things clean but not glassy. The wave energy climbs, hitting over 2000 on a few days and even reaching 2783 on the afternoon of the 6th, which is strong energy. The quality remains "marginal" on the scorecard, but the size and consistency are there for a surfer who's comfortable in punchy, powerful surf. Because of the long period, Dreamland, being a beach-and-reef setup, might see those sets breaking a bit straight, so pick your peak.
To sum it up: if you want the cleanest, most lined-up waves, set your alarm for Saturday the 1st of August. The rest of the week after that is decent for experienced surfers with good, solid swell and moderate energy, but don't expect perfection.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
569 | 687 | 286 | 264 | 404 | 962 | 811 | 602 | 711 | 800 | 994 | 686 | 517 | 373 | 403 | 392 | 322 | 537 | 594 | 653 | 447 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.45m | 4:28AM2.02m | 6:00PM1.32m | 5:47AM1.94m | 8:32PM1.37m | 7:19AM1.96m | 9:31PM1.51m | 8:27AM2.06m | 10:04PM1.66m | 9:16AM2.20m | 10:31PM1.82m | 9:55AM2.34m | 10:57PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.90m | 9:23PM1.01m | 12:04PM0.94m | 10:16PM1.17m | 1:50PM0.86m | 00:16AM1.26m | 2:56PM0.71m | 2:03AM1.21m | 3:38PM0.56m | 3:04AM1.09m | 4:11PM0.41m | 3:47AM0.96m | 4:40PM0.30m | 4:24AM0.83m | |||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
569 | 687 | 286 | 219 | 257 | 962 | 811 | 602 | 367 | 249 | 225 | 123 | 83 | 170 | 175 | 392 | 322 | 537 | 594 | 653 | 447 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 26 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 17 |
130 | 12 | 125 | 94 | 404 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 63 | 54 | 8 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 53 | 74 | 13 | 22 | 50 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SSW 21 |
— | — | 30 | 264 | 44 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | 80 | 48 | 33 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 178 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
136 | 96 | 100 | 178 | 163 | 159 | 356 | 285 | 711 | 800 | 994 | 686 | 517 | 373 | 403 | 335 | 267 | 292 | 292 | 260 | 174 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 158 | 179 | 179 | 158 | 179 | 179 | 37 | 117 | 179 | 37 | 117 | 179 | 158 |
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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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