Dredges Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.51° E

Dredges Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dredges sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.5° 

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


Dredges surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 15,173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dredges this week:

The surf forecast for Dredges over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dredges in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Height (m)
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SW
16
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15
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3090
1889
2612
5478
5369
6408
9582
11616
11141
11579
9491
7459
6621
15173
9050
6115
3753
1834
966
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1067
Wind (km/h)
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20
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High Tide
1:57PM0.76m
2:43AM0.84m
1:57PM0.72m
3:15AM0.85m
1:52PM0.71m
3:50AM0.82m
1:41PM0.73m
4:32AM0.75m
1:26PM0.77m
5:49AM0.67m
1:10PM0.82m
1:00PM0.86m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.12m
8:36AM0.34m
8:23PM0.07m
8:56AM0.44m
8:38PM0.03m
9:05AM0.54m
8:56PM0.01m
8:53AM0.63m
9:17PM0.02m
7:33AM0.67m
9:41PM0.06m
10:05PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Dredges Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dredges provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dredges can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dredges 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 (Dredges) 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 Dredges 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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