Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.8° 

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


Dum Dums surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dum Dums in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.7
ENE
10
1.7
NE
7
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
1
S
5
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.4
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
1.5
S
6
1.2
S
7
1
S
6
1.4
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
96
261
389
362
164
76
63
128
78
50
53
131
147
173
75
40
176
134
84
151
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
15
WNW
25
NW
20
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
10
SE
5
WNW
0
WSW
10
ESE
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:07PM1.56m
6:08AM1.03m
6:06PM1.64m
7:04AM1.09m
7:00PM1.70m
7:54AM1.16m
7:50PM1.72m
8:39AM1.21m
8:38PM1.69m
9:23AM1.26m
9:23PM1.60m
10:05AM1.30m
10:07PM1.48m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.41m
00:07AM0.14m
11:31AM0.37m
1:02AM0.05m
12:30PM0.32m
1:51AM-0.00m
1:24PM0.27m
2:36AM-0.02m
2:15PM0.24m
3:17AM-0.00m
3:05PM0.23m
3:56AM0.05m
3:55PM0.26m
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clear
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clear
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heavy rain
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6:47
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
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5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:24
5:24
 mm
4
14
Temp °C
17
16
14
13
11
13
18
17
13
17
14
11
16
15
13
15
15
15
15
15
13
Feels °C
13
12
9
6
4
6
15
11
8
11
8
8
12
12
11
12
12
13
10
11
12
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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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