Surf Forecasts:
Dreamtime surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dreamtime over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. The first week is pretty flat and messy, but the second week has a real standout on the morning of September 13th.
Starting now, the 2nd of September has a tiny 2ft east swell at 10 seconds. Water temp is 69°, about average for the year. Winds are cross-off, but the combined energy is only 144, so it’s weak. Not worth a paddle.
The 3rd and 4th stay small and messy, with cross-on or onshore winds. The 5th of September, Saturday morning, shows a slight bump with a 2ft south swell at 10 seconds and light cross-off wind, so the surface is clean. Combined energy hits 111, but it’s still very ordinary.
The 6th, 7th, and 8th are all small and poor. The 9th of September, Wednesday morning, has a 3ft SSE swell at 8 seconds with light cross-off wind and energy of 162, but it’s just ordinary. The 10th gets blown out by strong SSE winds.
Now, the 11th of September, Friday morning, brings a big 10ft SE swell at 8 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 1252, which is strong. But that’s too big for this break, with short period and cross-on wind. It’s more of a kite-surfing day.
The 12th of September, Saturday, is still big – 8ft ESE swell, period dropping to 8 seconds, energy at 795. Winds are light and cross-shore, but the swell is over 8ft, so only for experts. The morning of the 13th of September, Sunday, is the one. The swell drops to 6ft from the east, with a 7-second period and energy of 524. The wind is light and cross-off, so the surface will be clean. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and that’s the best we’ve got. Dreamtime is exposed to the east with a SE optimum swell direction, so this works well. It’s manageable for intermediates, and the clean wind will make it a joy.
The 14th and 15th of September are smaller, with 6ft and 5ft swells, but the wind is cross or cross-off, and conditions are marginal. The 16th and 17th drop back to small, poor surf.
So, it’s a flat start, a big and messy middle, and one solid morning on the 13th of September. That’s your window.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 5 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 70 | 57 | 45 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 73 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 74 | 72 | 125 | 79 | 115 | 108 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.41m | 11:16PM1.17m | 12:09PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.02m | 1:23PM1.39m | 1:40AM0.90m | 2:47PM1.43m | 3:16AM0.88m | 4:04PM1.53m | 4:35AM0.95m | 5:07PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.33m | 5:26AM0.21m | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:21AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.46m | 7:35AM0.33m | 9:54PM0.40m | 9:01AM0.32m | 11:06PM0.29m | 10:18AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.19m | 11:19AM0.14m | 00:40AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | NNE 6 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 28 | 51 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 73 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 69 | 18 | 72 | 125 | 57 | 115 | 108 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 43 | 57 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 39 | 69 | 37 | 79 | 23 | 16 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | ESE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 3 | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 5 | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 28 | 41 | 41 | 73 | 82 | 3 | — | 17 | 21 | 114 | 165 | 109 | — | 74 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 36 | 140 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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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