Dreamtime Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day look at Dreamtime, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first week is mostly small and messy, but there’s a real pulse building for the second week – just gotta be patient.

The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, August 9th. That morning, we’ve got light glassy conditions and a 4ft swell from the east with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is around 352 (moderate), and it’s looking clean. It’s still pretty average, but if you’re desperate, you could get a few.

Then Monday, August 10th is the standout for the first half. Offshore winds from the northwest, 12–15 mph, keeping it clean. The swell is a consistent 4ft from the east, period around 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (207–212). It’s not a world-beater, but for a little wave, it’ll be fun.

Now, from August 13th onwards, things get serious. We’ve got some serious south swell pumping in. The Thursday morning of the 13th sees a 8ft swell from the south, period of 9 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore at 16 mph. The combined energy is massive – 1160 (strong). The problem is, this spot is exposed, and when the swell hits over 8ft, it’s only for experts. The same goes for the 14th, 15th, and 16th of August – all 8ft to 12ft from the south-southeast, with periods around 9–10 seconds. The energy readings are through the roof (up to 2739 on the 13th afternoon), but the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, making it messy. It’s a proper beast of a swell, but it’s not going to be clean.

The best chance in that second week might be the morning of August 19th. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the southeast, period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with no wind. The energy is strong (747), but it’s still a big wave – only for the experienced. The morning is glassy, but the afternoon goes onshore. So, if you’re an expert, that Wednesday morning might be the one to watch.

Overall, the best on offer is probably the Monday, August 10th for the everyday surfer – clean offshore winds, a manageable 4ft, and a decent period. For the big-wave hunters, the morning of August 19th is the standout, but it’s a risky one.

Dreamtime is fairly consistent, so even when it’s poor, it doesn’t stay that way for long. Keep an eye on the forecasts.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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