Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid, persistent swell lining up for Dreamland. We’re looking at a long stretch of surf, starting this Thursday, the 13th of August, and running all the way through to the end of the month. It’s not going to be perfect every day, but there’s consistent wave energy to work with.

The standout period is likely the first weekend. Friday morning, the 14th, delivers some of the cleanest conditions we’ll see. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE. That’s a recipe for quality, lined-up waves, though that long period groundswell might make it a bit straight at the beach breaks – but Dreamland is a beach and reef setup, so it should handle it. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 2725.

Then, Sunday morning, the 16th, is another good shout. The swell drops back a touch to 7ft, but the period is still a meaty 16 seconds, and the wind is a gentle offshore breeze. It’s a little more manageable, with less raw energy (2054), but still plenty of push for a good session.

For the rest of the first week, conditions are more marginal. The wind stays mostly cross-off, which keeps things clean, but the tide and swell combo aren’t always cooperating. Swell sizes hang around 5ft to 7ft, with the 17-second period on the 15th giving it some extra grunt. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Heading into the second week, the pattern continues. From the 18th onwards, we see another pulse of energy. The 19th of August is worth a mention – Wednesday afternoon sees a 8ft, 18-second SSW groundswell, with strong energy at 4170. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that’s a lot of power. For experienced surfers only at that size. A couple of days later, the 20th brings a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE, which is a major plus, but the swell is still big at 8ft.

The 27th and 28th of August also show another rise in swell, with 8ft and 8ft from the SW, but the wind is a solid cross-off at 16 mph. The energy levels are high (3774 and 2562), so there’s definitely power, but it’s not a day for beginners. Crowds are a possibility at Dreamland, so get there early if you can.

All in all, if you’re an experienced surfer, Friday the 14th and Sunday the 16th are your best bets for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions. The rest of the window has consistent waves, but it’s a case of picking your moment with the tide. The long-range stuff on the 19th and 27th looks promising, but with the wind likely to be up, it’s a bit less certain.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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