
Surf Forecasts:
Dum Dums surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dum Dums this week:
The surf forecast for Dum Dums over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dum Dums in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dum Dums over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 46 | 28 | 25 | 43 | 550 | 469 | 404 | 358 | 443 | 292 | 227 | 227 | 186 | 135 | 98 | 66 | 47 | 89 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 10:34PM1.59m | 11:28AM1.21m | 11:22PM1.45m | 12:16PM1.23m | 00:11AM1.29m | 1:05PM1.24m | 1:03AM1.13m | 1:55PM1.25m | 2:01AM1.00m | 2:47PM1.26m | 3:08AM0.92m | 3:40PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.31m | 5:16AM0.06m | 5:09PM0.36m | 5:58AM0.15m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:38AM0.24m | 7:10PM0.46m | 7:18AM0.34m | 8:18PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.42m | 9:30PM0.49m | 8:48AM0.48m | 10:38PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | SSE 6 |
19 | 46 | 28 | 15 | 43 | 550 | 469 | 404 | 358 | 58 | 292 | 227 | 227 | 186 | 135 | 98 | 66 | 47 | 89 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 5 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
7 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 11 | 91 | 84 | 103 | 97 | 33 | 56 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 48 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | SE 17 | ESE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 21 | SE 14 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 13 | S 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | S 15 | S 9 |
3 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 11 | 26 | 39 | 35 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | WSW 2 | S 3 | — | S 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 443 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 28 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 11 | 11 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 87 | 0 |
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Information about the Dum Dums Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dum Dums provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dum Dums can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dum Dums 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 (Dum Dums) 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 Dum Dums 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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