Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with 369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down.
We’re looking at Dreamtime. There’s a bit of a slow start, but once we get past the first week, there is one absolutely standout morning for the crew that can handle it.
Thursday morning July 23rd is the first real chance. Swell about 4ft from the east with 8-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 226. Wind is glassy—dead calm from the south. That’ll give you clean, fun waves. For an intermediate that’s a nice session.
Thursday afternoon goes downhill fast—wind shifts and quality drops.
Friday the 24th is cooked. Strong cross and cross-on winds, ugly chop. Not worth it all.
The weekend is marginal. Saturday the 25th morning has small swell but huge 16-second period from the southeast, combined energy 809. Long period and cross-on wind means it might close out straight at the beach—tricky. Saturday afternoon is similar but period down to 14 seconds.
Sunday the 26th stays marginal on onshore.
Monday morning the 27th is another bright spot. Glassy, 3ft from the SSE, 10-second period. Energy moderate at 211. Clean small waves for a slow, easy session.
Then it gets rough from Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 30th—choppy, blown out, not happening, except for a big messy spike on Thursday the 30th.
Now the big one: Friday July 31st morning. 10ft from the south, 12-second period. Combined energy is huge—3701. It says it’s too big for this break. This is expert-only, and even then pick your tide and be ready. Saturday August 1st stays similar—8ft, period 11 seconds, cross wind—still heavy.
After that the swell backs off and winds stay messy. Wednesday August 5th morning goes flat and glassy again—only 3ft from the southeast. Okay for a paddle but not firing.
Thursday August 6th morning has a massive 13ft swell but the wind is strong, cross, and choppy. Too big and ugly for most.
So looking across the full 16 days, Thursday July 23rd and Monday July 27th mornings are the clean, small fun windows. The true standout for power and intensity is Friday July 31st morning, but strictly for experts only.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 205 | 161 | 134 | 107 | 260 | 254 | 358 | 234 | 222 | 169 | 135 | 194 | 160 | 115 | 110 | 103 | 72 | 33 | 51 | 52 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:46PM1.26m | 3:24AM0.89m | 4:45PM1.32m | 4:40AM0.87m | 5:36PM1.39m | 5:41AM0.90m | 6:20PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.95m | 6:59PM1.56m | 7:09AM1.00m | 7:35PM1.63m | 7:45AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25PM0.60m | 9:32AM0.35m | 11:35PM0.53m | 10:32AM0.34m | 00:24AM0.44m | 11:25AM0.30m | 1:04AM0.35m | 12:11PM0.24m | 1:39AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.18m | 2:12AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.13m | 2:44AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 205 | 161 | 134 | 107 | 49 | 254 | 306 | 165 | 222 | 169 | 135 | 194 | 160 | 115 | 110 | 103 | 72 | 21 | 51 | 10 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 16 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 87 | 358 | 234 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 15 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 28 | 103 | 76 | 18 | 12 | 57 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | — | SSW 3 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 28 | 260 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 11 | — | 9 | — | 1 | 52 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 87 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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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