Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Dreamland.

Alright, the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the way, but the wind is mostly going to be blowing cross-off from the southeast, which isn’t ideal for that perfect, groomed face. It’ll keep things kinda clean, but it’s not the glassy offshore we really want.

The real standout window is the first Tuesday of September. On the morning of the 1st of September, we’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy of all swells is a strong 2498, so there’s plenty of push. The wind is offshore from the ESE, which is key. That’s going to make for some excellent, clean conditions for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer, no question. The water is sitting at 79°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The other moment to really focus on is the weekend of the 6th and 7th of September. Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th are both showing 7ft to 7ft swell from the SSW, with a 15-second period. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SSE, still cross-off, but lighter. The combined energy is in the 1883 to 1950 range, so it’s a solid, powerful swell. It’s a bit more manageable than the earlier peak, but still a proper wave for the advanced crew. The consistency is there, and it looks like a nice, clean run of surf.

For the rest of the period, there’s surf, but it’s mostly in the 5ft to 6ft range, with similar cross-off winds. The combined energy dips a bit, and the conditions are described as “marginal,” which means it’s not going to be firing on all cylinders. The first week of September has some nice size, but the wind is a bit stronger at times, making it a bit of a battle.

Because Dreamland is a beach and reef setup, and the swell is a long-period groundswell, it might break a bit straight on the beach sections. The reef parts should handle it better. Also, when the swell gets over 8ft, like on the morning of the 28th of August, it’s strictly for experts only. The crowds are noted as “sometimes,” so you might get a few out there, but it’s not a total zoo.

The first few days of the forecast, from the 24th of August, are there, but the wind is a bit too strong at 16 mph, making it a bit of a fight. The surf is there, but it’s not the standout.

So, to sum it up: the 1st of September morning is the absolute pick, with that offshore wind and big, powerful swell. The 6th and 7th of September are the next best bet, with a clean, solid run of waves. Everything else is for the die-hards who don’t mind a bit of cross-off wind.

Rusty.

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