Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Issued: 3 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
18.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with 7,027 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
6
6
2
9
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NE
4
1.3
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.6
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
13
1.6
S
9
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
12
3
S
13
4.5
S
13
3
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
65
92
112
65
25
26
164
147
82
18
36
8
31
50
390
3550
3720
3069
6628
2402
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
30
W
30
W
15
W
5
W
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
15
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:50PM1.48m
8:43AM0.99m
8:29PM1.50m
9:22AM1.00m
9:07PM1.50m
10:00AM1.01m
9:45PM1.48m
10:39AM1.03m
10:21PM1.44m
11:19AM1.06m
11:00PM1.39m
12:01PM1.10m
11:41PM1.32m
12:46PM1.15m
Low Tide
2:46AM0.21m
1:58PM0.45m
3:24AM0.20m
2:37PM0.44m
4:01AM0.19m
3:17PM0.45m
4:37AM0.19m
3:58PM0.46m
5:11AM0.20m
4:42PM0.48m
5:46AM0.21m
5:32PM0.50m
6:23AM0.23m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
14
20
19
16
20
19
18
19
18
17
16
13
11
13
13
11
13
14
13
14
Feels °C
13
12
16
16
13
17
16
14
13
13
12
10
6
5
10
10
8
8
9
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.2
E
10
0.9
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.6
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
13
1.1
S
8
2.2
S
13
2.2
S
12
0.1
E
13
3.5
SSE
13
3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
23
30
41
8
65
25
11
10
147
82
18
36
8
31
50
161
1584
1439
3
4043
2402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
E
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
7
0.4
S
8
0.6
S
13
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
13
22
16
1
17
13
3
2
2
10
8
1
3
2
20
125
2
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
12
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
8
7
2
4
3
2
2
4
2
1
1
3
1
11
10
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.3
NNW
3
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NE
4
1.3
NE
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
NW
3
1.1
W
5
0.5
W
3
0.2
W
3
1.6
S
9
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
12
3
S
13
4.5
S
13
Energy kJ
1
65
92
112
1
67
26
164
3
4
5
7
52
5
1
390
3550
3720
3069
6628
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
6
6
4
9
4
Distance (km)
21
0
23
114
0
6
543
333
23
23
26
22
85
21
0
39
0
0
15
0
7
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
6
6
4
9
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
9
4
6
5
6
5
5
6
6
6
9
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
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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