Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 (Oct 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 226 | 226 | 181 | 210 | 341 | 301 | 257 | 501 | 454 | 448 | 450 | 428 | 341 | 346 | 257 | 186 | 186 | 315 | 245 | 261 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:19PM1.25m | 3:13AM0.84m | 3:27PM1.27m | 4:25AM0.90m | 4:25PM1.32m | 5:18AM1.00m | 5:14PM1.38m | 6:00AM1.13m | 5:57PM1.43m | 6:38AM1.26m | 6:39PM1.46m | 7:15AM1.41m | 7:20PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.46m | 8:29AM0.52m | 10:31PM0.40m | 9:47AM0.50m | 11:18PM0.31m | 10:50AM0.45m | 11:56PM0.22m | 11:44AM0.36m | 00:31AM0.14m | 12:33PM0.27m | 1:04AM0.07m | 1:19PM0.18m | 1:37AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 226 | 226 | 165 | 210 | 341 | 301 | 257 | 373 | 454 | 448 | 450 | 428 | — | — | 257 | 186 | 186 | 315 | 245 | 169 | 200 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 13 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | E 15 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 3 | 22 | 119 | 86 | 37 | 25 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 13 | NE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 41 | 21 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | S 8 | E 8 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 176 | 187 | 181 | — | — | — | 63 | 501 | — | 5 | — | — | 341 | 346 | — | — | — | 49 | 47 | 261 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 208 | 138 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 181 | 188 | 140 | 973 | 0 | 73 | 935 | 0 |
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Information about the Dreamtime Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dreamtime may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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