Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
18.8°C
1.4° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NE 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dum Dums in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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ENE
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NE
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6
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SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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369
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381
306
343
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525
531
416
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318
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169
24
129
319
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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NE
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NNW
15
NE
25
NE
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N
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ENE
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NE
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WNW
15
NNE
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N
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NNW
20
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10
SSE
10
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15
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10
SE
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WSW
10
SE
10
ENE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:06PM1.27m
6:52AM1.25m
6:53PM1.29m
7:27AM1.36m
7:39PM1.31m
8:04AM1.47m
8:26PM1.30m
8:43AM1.56m
9:14PM1.27m
9:24AM1.62m
10:05PM1.22m
10:08AM1.64m
10:58PM1.15m
Low Tide
12:02PM0.47m
00:33AM0.25m
12:51PM0.37m
1:09AM0.21m
1:37PM0.27m
1:45AM0.19m
2:24PM0.17m
2:23AM0.20m
3:12PM0.09m
3:03AM0.22m
4:01PM0.05m
3:44AM0.27m
4:53PM0.04m
4:30AM0.33m
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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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