Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
18.3°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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 982 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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AM
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AM
PM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
3
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
19
1.2
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.9
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
2.1
SSE
7
1.8
S
8
1.5
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
189
119
94
146
331
200
414
314
192
230
108
84
59
444
367
343
351
594
343
240
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNE
30
NE
10
N
15
NW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
SSW
20
S
10
S
15
W
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:05PM1.31m
5:59AM1.05m
5:49PM1.37m
6:34AM1.14m
6:29PM1.41m
7:08AM1.23m
7:09PM1.42m
7:41AM1.33m
7:50PM1.42m
8:16AM1.41m
8:31PM1.38m
8:53AM1.47m
9:16PM1.31m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.30m
11:30AM0.47m
00:27AM0.24m
12:15PM0.39m
1:00AM0.19m
12:58PM0.31m
1:32AM0.16m
1:41PM0.24m
2:04AM0.15m
2:25PM0.19m
2:38AM0.17m
3:11PM0.15m
3:14AM0.21m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:58
 mm
3
4
1
1
7
31
7
3
Temp °C
14
13
15
16
16
23
20
19
31
28
21
33
29
15
14
13
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
12
11
15
17
17
18
16
17
29
26
18
29
25
12
12
12
11
11
10
10
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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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