Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 5,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dreamtime this week:
The surf forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The outlook for Dreamtime shows a bit of a rough start, but there’s a window of opportunity if you’re willing to wait.
We’re looking at a long stretch of messy, blown-out conditions right off the bat. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore for the first week, and the swell numbers are big, but the quality is poor. The wave energy is moderate to very strong (325 to 4439), but it’s all wind-driven junk. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for the time of year. Nothing to get excited about there.
The first real chance of something surfable comes around Tuesday, July 21st. The swell drops to 8-8 ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period. That’s a bit of a groundswell pulse, but it's still wind-affected, and the combined energy is strong (1380 to 1558). The commentary says wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a fairly consistent, exposed spot like Dreamtime, that’s a real kick in the teeth. It’s a high-scoring session in the data, but it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. The set-up here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The following week is a mixed bag of marginal and poor sessions. The period from Wednesday, July 22nd through to Friday, July 24th sees swell dropping to 4-6 ft from the E/ENE, with short periods of 9 seconds. The wind lightens up, turning light cross-onshore, but the wave energy is weak (291 to 558). The tide is questionable, so it’s just not going to line up.
The second week runs into July 25th through to the 30th. The swell stays small, mostly 2 ft to 6 ft from the ENE and S, with periods bouncing between 6 and 12 seconds. The wind is all over the place, but mostly cross or cross-onshore. The combined energy is weak to moderate (170 to 647). There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, July 28th morning with a 4 ft, 12-second S swell that has a bit of energy (608), but it’s rated as marginal due to tide conditions. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but less certain. The rest of the time it’s poor, with a cross-chop. Dreamtime rarely gets a clean run, and this forecast is a prime example of a blank run being more normal for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 318 | 1067 | 1400 | 1622 | 996 | 714 | 680 | 1087 | 2632 | 4430 | 5672 | 2998 | 3979 | 3236 | 3089 | 2499 | 1883 | 1375 | 998 | 687 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:54PM1.97m | 9:14AM1.15m | 9:39PM1.90m | 10:02AM1.18m | 10:22PM1.78m | 10:51AM1.21m | 11:02PM1.61m | 11:42AM1.21m | 11:42PM1.43m | 12:36PM1.21m | 00:23AM1.25m | 1:35PM1.21m | 1:10AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:37AM0.01m | 2:59PM-0.03m | 4:19AM0.03m | 3:47PM0.05m | 4:58AM0.06m | 4:35PM0.17m | 5:37AM0.11m | 5:26PM0.32m | 6:15AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.46m | 6:54AM0.22m | 7:30PM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | N 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 16 | — | S 21 | S 21 | E 12 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | — | 9 | 34 | 224 | 62 | 52 | 40 | 55 | 3 | 1375 | 998 | 687 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 19 | SE 19 | SE 18 | — | — | — | E 18 | S 20 | S 24 | S 22 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 13 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 318 | 1067 | 1400 | 1622 | 996 | 714 | 680 | 1087 | 2632 | 4430 | 5672 | 2998 | 3979 | 3236 | 3089 | 2499 | 1883 | — | 533 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 37 | 11 | 275 | 844 | 208 | 388 | 551 | 11 | 596 | 596 | 647 | 663 | 663 | 320 | 138 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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The above surf forecast table for Dreamtime provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dreamtime can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dreamtime 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 (Dreamtime) 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).
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