
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,178 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dreamland this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamland in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamland over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Dreamland has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty patchy run. The surf is going to be around, but it's not going to be easy to get a good session. The wind is the main problem here, blowing a stiff 19 mph from the ESE or SE for days on end. That's a cross-off wind, which isn't ideal for Dreamland's setup. The waves will be there, but they'll be pretty chopped up and hard to read.
From Sunday the 19th through to Saturday the 25th, it's a bit of a grind. Swell heights hang around 3 ft to 7 ft, mostly from the SSW. The energy is moderate to strong, with readings like 921 (moderate) jumping up to 2313 (strong) on Monday afternoon. The period is a solid 13 to 16 seconds, so there's some good groundswell in there, but that persistent wind is just ruining the party. The forecast keeps calling it "marginal," and I'd have to agree. The water is a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Now, there are a couple of days that perk up. Saturday the 25th morning sees the wind swing to a true offshore from the ESE, blowing at 19 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period and a strong energy reading of 1625. That's a much better look, with clean, fresh lines. It's still a strong wind, but it's offshore, so it'll be grooming the waves. Still, keep in mind Dreamland is a beach and reef setup, and with that long period (15 seconds), the waves might be a bit walled and fast at the beach, but the reef could be really good.
Then, we hit a bit of a lull. Sunday the 26th has a weird, short-period SE windswell (8 seconds) that's just not worth it. That small, weak stuff lasts through Monday the 27th, with energy readings dropping to 464 and 547.
Things get interesting again later. Tuesday the 28th morning has another offshore window with 3 ft of 16-second SSW groundswell. It's small, but clean. The real standout is looking like Monday the 3rd of August. The morning shows a 4 ft SSW swell with a massive 21-second period. The energy is very strong at 3258, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the ESE. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's a long, long period, so this is a reef or point break kind of wave. It will be powerful, clean, and have those long waits between sets. It's a long way out, so it's a promising call, but one to keep an eye on. The afternoon of that same day is also huge, with 8 ft of SSW swell and 19-second periods, but the wind goes cross-off again.
If you're a beginner, stay away from the bigger days. The 8 ft sets on the 1st of August and the 8 ft on the 2nd are expert-only territory. The short period SE swell on the 26th and 27th is just a messy, weak windswell.
For a spot that's fairly consistent, it's a frustrating run of cross-off wind. The best bets are the offshore windows on the 25th of July morning and the 28th of July morning. The big, long-period swell on the 3rd of August (Monday) could be the one to wait for, but it's a long way off.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
577 | 488 | 1206 | 1031 | 2178 | 1832 | 1244 | 1028 | 731 | 528 | 346 | 515 | 487 | 508 | 290 | 333 | 516 | 962 | 706 | 594 | 430 | |
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 | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:04PM2.39m | 1:40AM2.43m | 1:43PM2.16m | 2:16AM2.38m | 2:23PM1.91m | 2:53AM2.28m | 3:06PM1.66m | 3:35AM2.15m | 4:04PM1.45m | 4:28AM2.02m | 6:00PM1.32m | 5:47AM1.94m | 8:32PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.28m | 7:49AM0.58m | 7:50PM0.46m | 8:35AM0.68m | 8:20PM0.64m | 9:26AM0.80m | 8:50PM0.83m | 10:31AM0.90m | 9:23PM1.01m | 12:04PM0.94m | 10:16PM1.17m | 1:50PM0.86m | 00:16AM1.26m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
577 | 488 | 1206 | 1031 | 2178 | 1832 | 1244 | 1028 | 731 | 528 | 346 | 515 | 487 | 508 | 290 | 219 | 516 | 962 | 706 | 594 | 362 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | WSW 18 | SSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 16 |
46 | 264 | 336 | 887 | — | — | — | 37 | 62 | 107 | 223 | 11 | 103 | 12 | 74 | 333 | 209 | 31 | 639 | 25 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 47 | 44 | 12 | 12 | 25 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
124 | 169 | 174 | 160 | 135 | 86 | 113 | 98 | 108 | 109 | 109 | 149 | 131 | 131 | 173 | 193 | 168 | 261 | 268 | 230 | 430 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 178 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 1 | 39 |
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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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