Dum Dums surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 AEST
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Dum Dums surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
21.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1.4
E
2.4
S
1.4
S
1.1
SSE
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.3
SSE
0.3
S
0.4
S
2.3
S
2.2
S
2.5
S
3.5
S
2.3
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)15141010991091091716898141211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)104680812223772251711451108896594722805671242730271121749806627
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
SE
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
W
10
SW
15
E
5
W
5
W
10
ENE
10
NW
15
W
25
SSE
15
SW
5
S
10
SSE
10
W
0
SSE
10
E
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
onoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-5:37--5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------1-------
Temp. °C202116202016212117232320231813161614181814
Feels °C (?)17191417171520191721211819139121312161712
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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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