Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Dreamtime.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We’ve got a solid week of poor conditions before we see anything worth getting excited about.
The only real window of opportunity pops up on Thursday the 17th. The morning’s the pick. We’ll see a clean 4 foot swell pushing in from the SSE, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. That breeze is the key – it’ll be keeping the surface clean, which is a major positive. The combined energy is moderate (209), so there’s a bit of push behind it, but the swell period is short at 6 seconds, so it won’t be the most powerful or well-shaped wave. It’s about the best we’ve got, though. This spot is fairly consistent, so you can usually count on something, but next week is a real test of patience. Water temp is sitting right on average for the time of year at 70°, so nothing unusual there.
Don’t even bother with the weekend of the 14th and 15th – it’s all small, weak, and choppy. The wave energy dips into the double digits (62 to 83), which is barely a ripple. The following week doesn’t look any better, with most days offering small, weak swells and onshore winds.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate for a surf, Thursday the 17th morning is your only shot. Otherwise, save your energy and wait for a proper swell. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SSE 10 | E 6 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 336 | 288 | 217 | 974 | 1356 | 929 | 699 | 571 | 445 | 234 | 257 | 188 | 143 | 113 | 119 | 74 | 75 | 51 | 62 | 52 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:43PM1.77m | 7:05AM1.29m | 7:24PM1.76m | 7:45AM1.39m | 8:01PM1.70m | 8:24AM1.46m | 8:37PM1.59m | 9:02AM1.49m | 9:11PM1.45m | 9:40AM1.48m | 9:45PM1.30m | 10:19AM1.44m | 10:20PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM0.06m | 1:17AM0.04m | 12:59PM0.01m | 1:51AM0.00m | 1:43PM0.01m | 2:22AM-0.00m | 2:25PM0.05m | 2:52AM0.02m | 3:07PM0.12m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:49PM0.22m | 3:52AM0.14m | 4:33PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 336 | 288 | 217 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 234 | 257 | 188 | 143 | 113 | 119 | 74 | 64 | 41 | 62 | 51 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 23 | E 13 | S 22 | NE 15 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | E 6 | SSE 18 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 56 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 69 | 50 | 31 | 25 | 74 | 75 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 15 | S 23 | E 15 | N 16 | N 15 | — | S 19 | E 13 | E 9 | SSE 20 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 974 | 1356 | 929 | 699 | 571 | 445 | 63 | — | — | — | 50 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 181 | 5 | 208 | 320 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 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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