Dreamtime surf break

Dreamtime surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 AEDT
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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
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dreamtime this week:

The surf forecast for Dreamtime over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 17th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1
SE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
SE
0.9
NE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)877777968899766677789
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4282862108567507160474731302828384957628681147
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NW
15
N
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NW
5
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
1.14
8:55AM
1.76
9:11PM
1.22
9:28AM
1.78
9:47PM
1.29
10:02AM
1.75
10:24PM
1.34
10:37AM
1.67
11:05PM
1.38
11:15AM
1.53
11:49PM
1.40
11:56AM
1.36
12:41AM
1.40
12:45PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:58PM
0.13
2:23AM
0.07
3:29PM
0.07
3:00AM
0.03
3:59PM
0.02
3:38AM
0.03
4:31PM
0.01
4:19AM
0.06
5:03PM
0.03
5:03AM
0.13
5:36PM
0.07
5:53AM
0.24
6:14PM
0.13
6:54AM
0.35
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33
Sunset7:30--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:27--7:25--7:24--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242324242325262426262425252324252425262425
Feels °C (?)212122222425262527262626262424252527272525
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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 12 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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