Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with S 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 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for Dreamtime. We’re staring down a long stretch of days where the conditions just aren’t cooperating. The swell is coming in from all the wrong directions for this spot, and the wind is almost always messing it up.
We’re talking about a solid gap of poor surf right through the end of July and into the first week of August. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross, and the swell is a mix of short-period, weak energy. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low to mid hundreds, which is pretty weak. It’s a real bummer.
Now, hold on, because there is a glimmer of hope way out there. It’s a long shot, but worth keeping an eye on. Starting Friday, August 7th, things start to look a little different. The wind is forecast to be light and onshore, but the swell is building. By Friday afternoon, we’re seeing a 8ft swell from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 879. That’s moderate energy, but the real kicker is the size. That 8ft is getting into the "too big for beginners" territory, but for the experienced crew, it could be interesting.
But the real standout? That’s Saturday, August 8th. The forecast is showing a solid 13ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a powerful groundswell, and the combined energy is a whopping 3725 – strong wave energy. The wind is light and onshore from the east. Now, this is a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but if it comes together, Dreamtime is going to be a beast. It’s going to be huge, so that’s for experts only. The swell direction is ENE, which is a bit off the optimum SE direction, but with that much size and power, it’s still the only real show in town across this whole forecast period.
So, my advice? Don’t bother looking at the beach for the next week and a half. Get your gear ready, cross your fingers, and start watching the forecast for that first weekend in August. It might just be worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon 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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 107 | 240 | 318 | 349 | 203 | 218 | 173 | 166 | 184 | 160 | 118 | 251 | 219 | 108 | 66 | 29 | 22 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 130 | 107 | 49 | 90 | 315 | 169 | 218 | 173 | 166 | 184 | 160 | 118 | 144 | 129 | 108 | 66 | 29 | 22 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 16 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 4 | ENE 6 | S 8 | E 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 349 | 203 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 21 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 59 | 58 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 3 | ENE 4 | — | SE 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 19 | 240 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 251 | 219 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 14 |
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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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