Dreamtime Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are going to be a bit of a mixed bag here. We’ve got some decent swell on the horizon, but the winds are going to be a problem for a lot of it. Let’s break it down.

The first solid shot of surf kicks off on Sunday, September 13th at Dreamtime. The swell is small, only about 4ft coming out of the SE with a short period of 8 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The wind is onshore from the SE at 15 km/h, so conditions are going to be poor. Not a day to get excited about.

Monday the 14th is even smaller with 3ft swell and light onshore winds. Still messy.

We hit a bit of a lull on Tuesday the 15th with tiny 2ft swell. The wind turns cross-offshore from the N, so it’s clean, but there’s just no energy. Combined swell energy is only 76 – weak.

Wednesday the 16th sees a jump in size, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the S at 30 km/h. By the afternoon, we’re looking at 10ft of short-period SSE swell at 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1274. That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is going to make it a lumpy, choppy mess. This is expert territory only.

Thursday, September 17th morning is the first real standout. We’ve got 10ft of SSE swell with a longer period of 10 seconds and the combined energy is cranking at 1644. The wind is cross-shore from the S at 30 km/h, but the forecast notes wind and tide are favorable. The catch? This is too big for most people – experts only at Dreamtime. By afternoon, the wind goes cross-onshore and it’s back to poor.

Friday, September 18th morning is similar: 8ft of SSE swell, period 10 seconds, energy at 2018. Again, the wind and tide are favorable, but it’s a big, powerful swell only for experienced surfers. The wind is cross-onshore at 20 km/h, which isn’t ideal.

Now, Saturday, September 19th morning is where we get a proper window. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the SE with a solid 10-second period and 599 energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the N at 10 km/h, which means clean, lined-up waves. This is the best call of the whole period. Expect very good surf conditions.

Saturday afternoon is still okay at 5ft, but the wind picks up a little and the score drops.

From Sunday the 20th onward, it tails off. Sunday morning has 3ft of SE swell at 10 seconds, cross-off wind, but the score is marginal. Monday the 21st is tiny again.

There’s a brief return of size on Monday, September 21st afternoon with 8ft of short-period S swell, but the wind is onshore and messy.

Tuesday, September 22nd morning offers another clean window: 5ft of SSE swell at 10 seconds, light cross-off wind from the NNE at 10 km/h, energy at 383. Expect good surf conditions. Not a standout like Saturday, but a solid session.

After that, the surf drops off significantly. We get a few days of tiny, weak swell through the end of September, with the odd pulse of size but always with poor wind. Monday, September 28th morning has 7ft of short-period SE swell with clean cross-off wind, but the score is marginal – probably worth a look if you’re desperate.

So, to sum it up: the clear winner is Saturday, September 19th morning at Dreamtime. Clean, chest-to-head-high SE swell, light offshore wind, and decent energy. Thursday and Friday the 17th and 18th mornings have the size but are for experts only. Tuesday the 22nd morning is a solid secondary option. The rest is either too small, too windy, or both.

Stay patient, and grab that Saturday session.

- Rusty

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