Dreamtime Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Issued: 3 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dreamtime sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Dreamtime surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dreamtime surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dreamtime in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Dreamtime stretch over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The early part of this week is a write-off, honestly. We're looking at a solid pulse of swell, but it's way too big and messy for a comfortable paddle. That initial energy on Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th has waves pushing 9.8 ft from the SSE and SE, but it’s being hammered by a strong 16 mph cross wind. The water’s sitting at a pretty standard 70.5° for this time of year. The combined energy is chunky – we're talking a raw 2055 on Tuesday – but it’s not doing us any favours. You'd be looking at a washing machine out there.

Thursday the 9th is a similar story. The swell is still too beefy at around 7.9 ft from the SSE with a moderate breeze, and the forecast keeps slapping a “too big” tag on it.

Now, hold onto your leash, because the first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday morning, the 11th of July. The wind is due to drop to nothing – pure glassy conditions. The swell will have backed off to a much more manageable 4.6 ft from the SE with a decent 10-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 538. It’s not giant, but with that morning glass, Dreamtime will be clean and offering up some fun ones. This is the standout session for the whole forecast period. After that, we drift into a big, quiet slump. From Sunday the 12th right through to Thursday the 16th, it’s all small, weak, and generally poor. The swell drops below 3.3 ft and the winds are all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross. The combined energy dips into the weak two-digit and low three-digit range. It’s a proper lull for the guts of a week.

We get a minor spike of energy around Friday the 17th, with the swell bumping back up to 6.2 ft, but it’s coming with a strong onshore wind, which just chops it all up. Not worth getting excited about.

But then, look at this. Saturday morning the 18th of July is our second real standout. A week out now, so keep an eye on it. The wind is forecast to go glassy again, with a solid 6.2 ft swell from the S. That's an 11-second period, pushing a very strong combined energy of 1352. This is going to be a powerful, clean groundswell. At 6.2 ft, it’s right in the zone for experienced surfers. If you’re a beginner, this one might be a bit much. The swell direction from the S should line up nice for the break. After that, the energy slowly fades into the end of the window, with some clean but small waves on Sunday and Monday before it all dribbles away again.

So, to cut the chatter: Saturday the 11th of July morning is your best bet for a clean, fun session on the smaller side. Saturday the 18th of July morning is the one to circle for the bigger, more powerful, glassy groundswell – that's for the crew who know what they're doing. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting the wind or staring at a flat ocean.

Stay frothing.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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1
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3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
12
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
3
SSE
11
2.4
SE
11
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2.2
SSE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.9
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2009
2923
2168
1978
2145
1245
1020
862
638
984
538
341
385
323
253
151
98
55
81
71
82
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
0
NNW
15
N
15
NW
10
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
ENE
10
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
1:01AM1.32m
2:14PM1.23m
2:04AM1.19m
3:20PM1.35m
3:17AM1.09m
4:25PM1.49m
4:32AM1.03m
5:26PM1.65m
5:42AM1.02m
6:24PM1.79m
6:43AM1.04m
7:17PM1.91m
7:36AM1.07m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.46m
7:42AM0.19m
8:12PM0.49m
8:35AM0.20m
9:42PM0.45m
9:33AM0.19m
11:05PM0.36m
10:33AM0.16m
00:15AM0.24m
11:32AM0.10m
1:14AM0.13m
12:27PM0.03m
2:06AM0.06m
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6:37
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
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5:02
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
 mm
1
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
18
18
17
16
16
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
19
20
15
16
16
15
17
Feels °C
12
12
13
13
13
12
12
12
15
15
14
15
14
13
16
17
11
14
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
15
2.5
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
0.1
S
23
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SSE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.7
S
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
46
21
1764
1227
11
862
638
684
538
341
385
323
253
151
98
52
27
10
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
0.2
ESE
15
0.8
ESE
13
1
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
72
21
189
154
94
39
24
22
55
21
20
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
17
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
4
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
8
8
6
3
2
1
7
6
2
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
12
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
11
2.3
SE
10
1
SSW
5
2.2
SSE
10
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.9
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
S
8
Energy kJ
2009
2923
2168
1978
2145
1245
1020
51
984
8
5
6
5
81
71
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
11
11
0
0
0
0
5
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
8
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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 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).

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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