Dreamtime Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s have a look at what’s in store for Dreamtime.

Surf is gonna be grumpy for a long stretch, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The first week and a half of this forecast is a real struggle. You’re looking at a solid 10-day gap from the start of the period with no real green lights. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, the swell is messy, and the quality is just not there. It’s a bit of a rough patch, but it’s not forever—things do start to turn towards the end.

For the first several days, we’ve got a mix of small, weak swell and choppy, bumpy conditions. The combined energy is low, mostly in the 100–200 range, which is weak. The waves are small, under 3 feet, and the period is short, 7 to 10 seconds. It’s not the kind of surf you paddle out for unless you’re desperate. On the 28th of July, there’s a fleeting moment of glassy conditions with a breath of wind, but the swell is only 2 feet with a period of 8–9 seconds. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and the energy is weak (107–153). Not a standout.

The real story is the second week. Things start to shift around the 5th of August. A longer-period swell arrives from the ESE, with periods of 11–12 seconds, which is a good sign. It’s still a bit small, around 3 feet to 4 feet, but the energy picks up into the moderate range, hitting 335–375. The winds are light, with occasional cross-off.

The best of the lot is Thursday morning, the 6th of August. We’ve got glassy conditions, a calm wind, and a clean 3 feet ESE swell with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is 258 (moderate). This is your main window for a clean, well-shaped wave. The swell direction is ESE, which is close to the optimum SE direction for Dreamtime, so it should wrap in nicely. It’s a small wave, but it’ll be clean and fun. Because it’s a long-period swell (12 seconds), it’ll have good energy and longer gaps between sets, making paddling out easier. This is a point break style setup, so the longer period will work well here.

The following Friday morning, the 7th of August, is also worth a mention. Glassy, 3 feet ESE swell, 12-second period, energy at 248. It’s a close second. And then Saturday morning, the 8th, has a light cross-off wind with a 3 feet ESE swell, 12-second period, energy at 282. It’s clean and will be a good session.

As for the crowds, Dreamtime is a spot that can get crowded sometimes, so expect some company when the surf is good. Water temperature is about 70°F, which is normal for this time of year. No unusual warmth or chill.

So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a write-off for anything decent. The best surf is on Thursday morning, the 6th of August, with glassy conditions and a clean, 3 feet ESE swell. Friday morning (7th) and Saturday morning (8th) are also solid options. After that, the window closes again.

Rusty.

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