Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
18.9°C
1.8° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SSE 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 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 15th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 14th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
0
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1
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2
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
7
1
SSE
5
3
S
9
1.8
S
8
0.9
S
12
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
SE
11
1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.9
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
114
48
1423
368
239
598
318
221
217
196
250
166
142
94
181
117
50
37
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
SE
20
SE
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
SW
15
S
10
SE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
E
20
ENE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
10:19PM1.17m
10:22AM1.47m
11:01PM1.09m
10:59AM1.43m
11:45PM1.01m
11:38AM1.37m
00:34AM0.94m
12:23PM1.31m
1:31AM0.90m
1:15PM1.25m
2:38AM0.88m
2:16PM1.22m
3:49AM0.89m
Low Tide
4:02AM0.34m
5:01PM0.21m
4:35AM0.41m
5:45PM0.25m
5:09AM0.47m
6:33PM0.31m
5:48AM0.54m
7:28PM0.37m
6:35AM0.59m
8:29PM0.41m
7:36AM0.63m
9:32PM0.41m
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Temp °C
24
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Feels °C
22
14
14
9
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15
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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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