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Dreamtime Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Dreamtime surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dreamtime surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dreamtime sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | |
408 | 1188 | 1242 | 1134 | 1593 | 2983 | 5540 | 5537 | 3092 | 2702 | 2344 | 2116 | 1831 | 1436 | 1121 | 1183 | 1121 | 1008 | 950 | 1158 | 658 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:08PM1.77m | 11:41AM0.96m | 00:07AM1.66m | 12:49PM0.97m | 1:06AM1.55m | 2:00PM1.01m | 2:05AM1.44m | 3:07PM1.10m | 3:01AM1.33m | 4:06PM1.20m | 3:53AM1.25m | 4:56PM1.30m | 4:42AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.13m | 6:05AM0.17m | 5:13PM0.22m | 7:06AM0.20m | 6:18PM0.32m | 8:04AM0.22m | 7:31PM0.40m | 8:57AM0.22m | 8:47PM0.46m | 9:43AM0.20m | 9:59PM0.47m | 10:25AM0.19m | 11:02PM0.45m | 11:02AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | 4:58 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | SE 11 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
 kJ | 408 | 255 | 225 | 211 | 140 | 68 | 33 | — | 3092 | — | 1978 | 2116 | 1831 | 1436 | 1121 | 1183 | 1121 | 1008 | 950 | 1158 | 658 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 40 | 64 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 7 |
| kJ | 395 | 1188 | 1242 | 1134 | 1593 | 2983 | 5540 | 5537 | — | 2702 | 2344 | 220 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 239 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 208 | 11 | 5 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 5 | 388 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 320 | 5 | 5 |
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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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