
Surf Forecasts:
Dreamland surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 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★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (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 Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 26s. 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 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th 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, grab your board, let’s see what’s on the menu for the next couple weeks.
The long-range picture is a bit of a grind, to be honest. We got a steady run of south-southwest groundswell coming through, but it’s all a bit average. Winds are mostly cross-offshore out of the southeast, so the surface is going to be clean, but the actual surf quality is looking pretty mediocre. We’re looking at a lot of "marginal" days, not a lot of "hell yeah" days. No real standouts, just a lot of so-so waves with a couple of faint glimmers if you're patient.
The first proper window to consider starts on the morning of Tuesday, September 8th. We have 7ft of SSW swell, clean, with a moderate breeze. The wave energy is strong (2916), but the forecast notes it's marginal. Same story for the afternoon. This pattern holds through Wednesday and Thursday. The swell stays up, hitting 8ft on Wednesday morning, but it's still that same cross-off wind, keeping it clean but not great. We're looking at a lot of those 3-out-of-10 days. Water temp is 79°, which is pretty much normal for the season, so no issues there. It's the kind of surf you'd go out for if you just need to get wet, but you're not gonna be fighting for waves.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, September 19th. The swell drops to 4ft, and the wind eases to a gentle breeze. That morning, the forecast actually says "expect very good surf conditions," and that's the only time we see that in the whole run. It's a smaller wave, but it's got some shape to it. It’s still labeled as marginal, but that comment tells me the conditions are gonna be better than the numbers suggest. This is the pick of the bunch for this stretch, but it's a small pick.
If you're looking for more size, keep an eye on Tuesday, September 22nd. The swell jumps back up to 7ft in the morning, and the energy levels spike to 3785, the strongest in the forecast. That afternoon, it's even bigger at 8ft, with a 16-second period. That's a proper groundswell. The wind stays cross-off, so it should be clean, but the forecast still says marginal, and with that size at a setup like Dreamland, it's gonna be tricky. The long period could make it break a bit straight, but it's the most powerful swell of the window, and the one with the most potential, though it's still a gamble.
The rest of the period is just a lot of average, clean, cross-off surf in the 5ft to 7ft range. This isn't beginner stuff; the swell is almost always over 5ft, and when it hits 8ft, that's expert territory. The break is fairly consistent, so there's always something to look at, but the quality is the question. It's a run of clean but unremarkable surf, with one small window of decent conditions on the 19th, and a bigger, more powerful pulse around the 22nd that could be worth the wait, but it's a long way out. Keep it in the back of your mind, but don't get your hopes up too high just yet.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
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1465 | 1944 | 2110 | 3182 | 2823 | 2206 | 2002 | 2431 | 2343 | 1799 | 1677 | 1140 | 1031 | 763 | 1944 | 2065 | 2748 | 1978 | 1622 | 1384 | 1314 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:12AM2.54m | 11:23PM2.75m | 11:43AM2.44m | 11:50PM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:06AM0.15m | 5:12PM0.21m | 5:39AM0.10m | 5:38PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1465 | 1398 | 2110 | 3182 | 2823 | 2206 | 2002 | 2431 | 2343 | 1799 | 1677 | 1140 | 1031 | 763 | 1944 | 2065 | 2748 | 1978 | 1622 | 1384 | 1314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | — | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
1451 | 1944 | 1068 | — | — | 209 | 280 | — | 27 | 66 | 142 | 71 | 799 | 522 | 606 | 447 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 26 | — | SW 24 | — | SSW 8 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | — | 141 | — | 14 | — | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 53 | 51 | 42 | 64 | 80 | 82 | 108 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
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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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