Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 946 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s a tough stretch ahead for Dreamtime.
Look, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag of frustration. The swell is pretty small and the wind is almost never on our side. You’ll be staring at a lot of small, choppy lines with cross-onshore winds chewing everything up. Don’t get your hopes up for any early morning sessions, because the first real gulp of clean, surfable waves isn’t until Wednesday, September 9th.
That Wednesday morning is the one true standout. We’re looking at a glassy, clean surface with the water temp sitting right around 69°, which is dead average for this time of year. The swell is small but rideable at 4 ft from the SE, with a modest period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (420), so it’s not a day for massive power, but it’ll be clean and fun. Just be aware that by afternoon, the wind swings around and messes it up again.
Then we get into a bit of a lumpy, building swell on the 10th, but it’s just too messy. The wind is howling onshore, and the period is short, so it’s choppy and blown out. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle-surfing one.
The swell really jumps on Friday, September 11th, with a solid 8 ft from the SE, but don’t get too excited. The wind is still cross-onshore, and the period is a short, jumbled 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1052), but at this size, with the onshore wind and the short period, it’s going to be a big, messy, closed-out mess. This is strictly for the experts, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. The forecast even says it’s too big for this break, so I’d take that as a warning.
After that, it’s a slow taper back down to small, weak swells and more cross-off or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops right off, and we’re back to struggling to find a clean wave. A few days in the second week, like the 13th, show a marginal 3 ft swell, but it’s light onshore, so it’s just a frustrating look.
So, the bottom line is this: if you want a shot at something decent, your window is Wednesday morning, September 9th. It’s small, it’s clean, and it’s your best bet. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy. Patience is the name of the game.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 78 | 41 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 69 | 105 | 131 | 88 | 946 | 722 | 637 | 251 | 346 | 309 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:09PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.02m | 1:23PM1.39m | 1:40AM0.90m | 2:47PM1.43m | 3:16AM0.88m | 4:04PM1.53m | 4:35AM0.95m | 5:07PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.73m | 6:22AM1.17m | 6:43PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:21AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.46m | 7:35AM0.33m | 9:54PM0.40m | 9:01AM0.32m | 11:06PM0.29m | 10:18AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.19m | 11:19AM0.14m | 00:40AM0.10m | 12:12PM0.06m | 1:17AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 6 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 28 | 83 | 45 | 24 | 19 | 78 | 41 | 18 | 58 | 77 | 34 | 72 | 131 | 88 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 251 | 25 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | NNE 8 | E 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 105 | 14 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 9 | — | N 8 | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 15 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 3 | SE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 90 | 108 | 1 | — | — | — | 31 | 104 | 98 | 2 | 69 | — | 24 | — | 946 | 722 | 637 | 138 | 346 | 309 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 75 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 50 | 261 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 208 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 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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