Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting with a bit of a flat spell, unfortunately. The first week is pretty much a write-off, with very little energy and poor conditions. There’s a gap of about nine days from the start of the forecast until we see anything that’s even worth a second look.
The first sniff of something interesting comes on Wednesday, 9th September. The swell is still small, around 4ft, but it’s from the south with a clean, cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is just moderate (167), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the first bit of clean surf we’ve seen. It’s a start.
Then, things get a bit more serious. The standout of the whole window is Thursday, 10th September. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 to 11 seconds. The combined energy ramps up to strong (742-803), meaning there’s some proper power in the water. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, so it should be clean. This is a solid, powerful groundswell, and for a spot like Dreamtime that’s exposed to the south-east, this is the moment. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This one is for the experienced crew, though – 7ft is pushing it for beginners.
After that high, it fades quickly. Friday, 11th September morning is still surfable, with 4ft from the SSE and clean cross-off wind, but the energy is much lower (247). After that, the swell drops away again, and the rest of the second week looks small and weak, with energy readings dropping below 100. It’s a classic case of a short, sharp burst of quality right in the middle of a long flat spell.
So, to put it simply: the first nine days are a washout. The one day to circle on the calendar is Thursday, 10th September at Dreamtime. That’s your best bet. Get it while you can, because it’s gone again on Friday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 137 | 286 | 454 | 325 | 294 | 262 | 136 | 82 | 94 | 68 | 75 | 52 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 44 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:02AM1.35m | 9:13PM1.60m | 9:39AM1.39m | 9:49PM1.48m | 10:21AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 11:10AM1.41m | 11:16PM1.17m | 12:09PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.02m | 1:23PM1.39m | 1:40AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05AM0.04m | 2:58PM0.10m | 3:35AM0.05m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:28PM0.24m | 4:44AM0.14m | 5:25PM0.33m | 5:26AM0.21m | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:21AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 5 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | 137 | 36 | 42 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 136 | 82 | 94 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 16 | 43 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 15 | NE 12 | NE 13 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 36 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 73 | 71 | 41 | 75 | 52 | 33 | 45 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 15 | N 15 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 32 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | S 3 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 93 | 286 | 454 | 325 | 294 | 262 | — | — | 7 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 1 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 208 | 0 | 11 | 261 | 14 | 11 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 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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