Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
16.8°C
0.2° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Night
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Night
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Night
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AM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
10
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.9
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
106
96
70
74
50
30
35
33
69
28
34
68
42
37
78
36
40
205
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
NNE
15
NW
15
N
40
WNW
35
W
10
WNW
5
ENE
25
NE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:15PM1.32m
10:45AM1.38m
11:02PM1.21m
11:30AM1.39m
11:57PM1.10m
12:24PM1.39m
1:04AM1.00m
1:27PM1.39m
2:26AM0.95m
2:39PM1.41m
3:51AM0.95m
3:51PM1.45m
Low Tide
4:26AM0.22m
5:01PM0.29m
5:04AM0.28m
6:00PM0.31m
5:49AM0.36m
7:08PM0.33m
6:43AM0.43m
8:27PM0.33m
7:52AM0.48m
9:47PM0.28m
9:09AM0.49m
10:56PM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
 mm
Temp °C
15
24
23
20
25
25
19
23
22
14
19
22
18
21
21
15
17
16
12
Feels °C
12
19
18
17
20
20
17
19
19
11
16
17
15
12
14
10
12
11
9
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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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