Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
17.6°C
0.9° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 659 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (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 (Sep 10) at 10PM. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
7
2.2
S
8
1.8
S
7
1.2
S
11
1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
996
461
300
220
197
170
120
79
100
96
80
80
50
31
69
212
659
348
377
192
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
W
5
E
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NW
25
NW
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ENE
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:33PM1.58m
8:11AM1.32m
8:17PM1.53m
8:49AM1.37m
9:00PM1.44m
9:25AM1.40m
9:41PM1.32m
10:02AM1.40m
10:23PM1.20m
10:40AM1.38m
11:07PM1.08m
11:20AM1.34m
11:56PM0.98m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.06m
2:04PM0.21m
2:39AM0.09m
2:50PM0.19m
3:13AM0.16m
3:36PM0.21m
3:46AM0.23m
4:22PM0.25m
4:18AM0.32m
5:10PM0.30m
4:52AM0.41m
6:02PM0.37m
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
 mm
2
Temp °C
14
12
17
16
13
19
18
14
23
23
20
27
28
18
14
14
14
14
15
12
Feels °C
11
10
14
13
12
15
14
12
19
19
18
23
24
17
12
12
12
12
12
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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