Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break this down for you.
We're looking at Dreamtime, and the next week or so is pretty grim, to be honest. There's a big dry spell from Monday the 3rd right through to Saturday the 15th of August. Most days are blown out with onshore winds or just tiny, weak dribble. The combined energy is mostly under 200, which tells you it's weak, unorganised stuff. You'll be scratching for anything rideable.
The one true standout comes later – Monday the 17th of August. That morning looks like the real deal. We've got a clean 5ft swell from the SSE, with a combined energy reading of 513, so there's proper push behind it. The wind is light and offshore from the north, so it should be glassy. That's your best bet by a long shot. It's a bit of a wait, but that morning session looks like it'll be worth it.
Tuesday the 18th of August also has some potential early. The swell drops right back to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 15 seconds – proper groundswell. That combined energy is still 453, so there's plenty of power. With the light offshore from the NNW, Dreamtime could offer up some clean, lined-up waves, but that long period stuff can be a bit straight at beach breaks. Still, it's a far better option than everything else in that second week.
If you're not an expert, be careful on the 17th – 5ft is solid, and it could be a bit much for beginners. The 18th, with the smaller size and clean conditions, would be more forgiving.
Stay patient, mates. The surf will come back.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 363 | 420 | 404 | 257 | 132 | 62 | 121 | 111 | 153 | 55 | 38 | 49 | 45 | 71 | 71 | 84 | 79 | 119 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.59m | 10:51AM1.22m | 10:54PM1.48m | 11:38AM1.25m | 11:37PM1.33m | 12:34PM1.27m | 00:30AM1.18m | 1:42PM1.31m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:58PM1.39m | 3:07AM0.95m | 4:13PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.11m | 4:38PM0.28m | 5:26AM0.14m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:06AM0.18m | 6:37PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.23m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:56AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.26m | 11:10PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 363 | 420 | 404 | 257 | 132 | 62 | 121 | 111 | 153 | 55 | 31 | 30 | 45 | 57 | 71 | 84 | 79 | 119 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 253 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 44 | 3 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 29 | 71 | 58 | 57 | 39 | 38 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | S 21 | NE 10 | E 11 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 10 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 60 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 19 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | S 8 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 29 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 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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