Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM. 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 glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down Dreamtime.
Water temp is 70°F, right where it should be for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold one.
We start slow. Friday the 10th is a mess – a 7ft swell from the SSE but cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 1980 (moderate) means it’s choppy and too big for this spot. Skip it.
Saturday morning, the 11th, is the real gem. Glassy conditions, light S wind, and a clean 5ft SE swell with a 10-second period. Energy is still moderate (587) but the offshore wind and clean face make this the best session of the whole forecast.
Sunday the 12th is still decent. Swell drops to 4ft from the SE, but a solid NW offshore breeze at 12 mph keeps things clean. The energy is weaker (287) but the waves are fun and tidy.
From Monday the 13th onward, it’s a long dry spell. Swell sizes fall below 3ft, energy drops into the weak range (under 100), and the wind turns onshore. There’s a few glassy moments, but the swell is too small to be worth it. Expect several days of nothing much.
Looking ahead, Monday the 20th shows a bit of promise. A glassy morning with a 5ft E swell (10-second period) and a combined energy of 519 (moderate). Calm wind, clean conditions, and a favorable offshore direction. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the next real chance.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are tiny – 2ft swells, weak energy, and not worth paddling out for.
Bottom line: Saturday morning the 11th is your winner. After that, you’re hoping for the 20th to deliver.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 984 | 836 | 716 | 384 | 371 | 389 | 248 | 175 | 98 | 56 | 38 | 31 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 270 | 929 | 886 | 1164 | 910 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:25PM1.49m | 4:32AM1.03m | 5:26PM1.65m | 5:42AM1.02m | 6:24PM1.79m | 6:43AM1.04m | 7:17PM1.91m | 7:36AM1.07m | 8:07PM1.97m | 8:26AM1.11m | 8:54PM1.97m | 9:14AM1.15m | 9:39PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05PM0.36m | 10:33AM0.16m | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:32AM0.10m | 1:14AM0.13m | 12:27PM0.03m | 2:06AM0.06m | 1:20PM-0.03m | 2:53AM0.02m | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:37AM0.01m | 2:59PM-0.03m | |||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 788 | 836 | 716 | 384 | 371 | 389 | 248 | 175 | 98 | 56 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 16 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 200 | — | 9 | 195 | 203 | 57 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 38 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 20 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 4 | N 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 984 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 52 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 270 | 929 | 886 | 1164 | 910 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 356 | 55 | 37 | 320 | 5 | 5 | 320 | 5 |
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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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