Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with E 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 (Aug 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Dreamtime
Alright, look, I’m not gonna lie to ya – there’s a real dry spell on the cards for Dreamtime. The forecast is a long, flat stretch with barely a ripple of quality. We’ve got a fair few days of head-scratching conditions ahead, with the first real glimmer of hope not showing up ’til a week from now.
We start off on Wednesday the 5th of August with a tiny 3ft swell from the east, but a cross-off wind is keeping things messy. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing to write home about. The combined energy is a weak 164 (moderate), but the waves are just ordinary. Thursday and Friday are more of the same: small, short-period junk.
Saturday the 8th of August sees a slight bump in size, 4ft from the east, but the wind is onshore and choppy. The energy hits 237 (moderate), but it’s a waste. Sunday morning the 9th of August is where your ears should perk up. The glassy conditions are a major positive, with a clean 4ft from the east and a solid 285 (moderate) energy. That’s the best on offer right now – a true stand-out window for a few clean, fun waves before the wind turns cross-off in the afternoon. If you’re free, that’s your session.
After that, it’s back to ordinary for the next few days. Monday and Tuesday have some offshore and glassy moments, but the swell is small and unremarkable. Then on Thursday the 13th of August, we get a bigger pulse of 6ft from the south, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) junk and the wind is all wrong. The energy jumps to 593 (strong), but it’s a messy, crumbly mess. That’s too big for beginners and not clean enough for anyone else. The south swell is the opposite of the recommended optimum, so it’s a no-go.
The rest of the second week is a washout. From Friday the 14th of August onward, it’s a mix of onshore winds, short-period slop, and rain showers. The only other mention is Wednesday the 19th of August with a glassy morning on a tiny 3ft east swell – a desperate, last-resort option. The gap between the Sunday stand-out and that is nearly ten days of poor surf.
So, to sum it up: Sunday morning, the 9th of August, is your one clear, clean shot. The rest of the 16-day window is a struggle. It’s one of those quiet runs for the area, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 86 | 57 | 41 | 33 | 37 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 66 | 184 | 175 | 234 | 240 | 160 | 127 | 130 | 106 | 148 | 145 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:34PM1.27m | 00:30AM1.18m | 1:42PM1.31m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:58PM1.39m | 3:07AM0.95m | 4:13PM1.51m | 4:31AM0.94m | 5:19PM1.66m | 5:39AM0.99m | 6:15PM1.79m | 6:35AM1.07m | 7:04PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.23m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:56AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.26m | 11:10PM0.35m | 10:21AM0.21m | 00:13AM0.23m | 11:25AM0.12m | 1:04AM0.12m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:48AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 154 | 86 | 14 | 41 | 30 | 37 | 50 | 43 | 53 | 66 | 184 | 175 | 234 | 240 | 160 | 127 | 130 | 106 | 148 | 145 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | S 6 | S 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 32 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 54 | 26 | 54 | 52 | 45 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | E 13 | SSW 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 54 | 28 | 39 | 8 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 | SSW 7 | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 4 | — | N 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | — | — | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | 67 | 45 | 158 | 77 | 8 | — | 18 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 181 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 162 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
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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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