Dreamtime Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the scoop on what’s happening at Dreamtime. The water temp here is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.

The next week or so is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re patient. The real standout looks to be a couple of mornings around the 21st and 22nd of August, but let's get through the rest first.

Friday morning, 7th August starts off small and glassy with a 2ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short at 7 seconds. Combined energy is weak (87), so it’s more of a longboard float than a proper session. The wind is glassy though, so it’ll be clean, just gutless. That glassy window closes by the afternoon as the wind swings cross-on and the energy bumps up slightly to 124, but the conditions get choppy and messy.

Saturday, 8th August is more of the same. Small, poor quality surf with onshore and cross-onshore winds. Nothing to get excited about.

Sunday morning, 9th August sees a shift. A light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW with 4ft of 9-second E swell. The energy is moderate (243) and the conditions turn clean. This is a solid morning for a surf, but it’s still on the smaller side. Afternoon winds pick up to 12 mph, making it less appealing.

Monday, 10th August brings in some offshore wind from the NW in the morning at 16 mph, with 3ft E swell. It’s clean, but the energy drops to 126, so it’s weak and a bit ordinary. Afternoon sees lighter offshore winds and even less energy (99).

The week from the 11th to the 13th is mostly small, clean but weak. Tuesday morning (11th) has another glassy, 2ft morning but the energy is very low (85). Wednesday and Thursday are similar with light cross-off winds, but the swell stays in the 2ft to 2ft range. The combined energy never gets above 117 during these clean windows. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling stories about it.

Then we get a pulse of energy on Friday morning, 14th August. Swell jumps to 5ft from the S, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits a strong 686. The wind is light and cross-shore, but the forecast says it’s marginal. The afternoon turns choppy and cross-on, so the morning is the only window, and it’s not perfect.

The 15th and 16th of August are a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions with 4ft to 5ft S/SSE swell. The energy is moderate to strong (294 to 416) but the quality is poor.

Now, Tuesday afternoon, 18th August is a real curveball. The swell jumps to 7ft from the ESE with a 8-second period. The combined energy is very strong (533). The wind is cross-shore, but here’s the thing: it’s predicted to be too big for Dreamtime at that point. The score actually says it’s wind and tide favorable, but the swell is just too much for this break. So, unless you’re an expert looking for a beatdown, give it a miss.

Wednesday, 19th August still has a solid 6ft to 6ft E swell, but the wind is cross-shore and cross-on, making it a messy, marginal day. The energy is strong (605 to 516), but the conditions aren’t there.

Alright, here’s the payoff. Friday morning, 21st August. We’ve got a 5ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the NNW, and clean conditions. The combined energy is a solid 353. This is the first real standout in the whole run. The guidance says it’s an exposed spot with optimum swell from the SE, and while this ENE swell is a bit off that, the wind and the clean conditions make it the best session on offer. Expect some crowds because it’s a good one.

Then, Saturday morning, 22nd August is almost as good. A 4ft ENE swell with a longer 10-second period, light cross-offshore wind, clean. Energy is 344. Another good morning, but the afternoon gets messy with onshore winds.

So, if you’ve been waiting, circle the mornings of 21st and 22nd August. That’s where the magic is. Before that, it’s mostly small and weak, or big and messy. The 18th is too big for Dreamtime. The 21st and 22nd are the clear winners, but they are a bit far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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