
Surf Forecasts:
Dum Dums surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 (Jul 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dum Dums in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dum Dums over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 15 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
126 | 104 | 54 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 291 | 730 | 661 | 587 | 134 | 69 | 34 | 93 | 36 | 46 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:20PM1.57m | 6:12AM1.05m | 6:16PM1.66m | 7:14AM1.08m | 7:11PM1.74m | 8:10AM1.11m | 8:04PM1.77m | 9:02AM1.14m | 8:55PM1.77m | 9:52AM1.17m | 9:45PM1.70m | 10:40AM1.19m | 10:34PM1.59m | 11:28AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.14m | 11:39AM0.34m | 1:13AM0.04m | 12:37PM0.32m | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:33PM0.29m | 2:58AM-0.06m | 2:27PM0.28m | 3:47AM-0.06m | 3:20PM0.28m | 4:33AM-0.01m | 4:14PM0.31m | 5:16AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 9 |
93 | 104 | 54 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 88 | 332 | 360 | 378 | 134 | 69 | 34 | 93 | 36 | 46 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | E 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | E 11 | S 13 | S 12 | E 7 | SE 4 | S 10 | S 10 |
126 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 7 | S 17 | SE 17 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | N 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SSE 2 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 |
2 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 291 | 730 | 661 | 587 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 41 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 25 | 223 | 96 | 146 | 275 | 411 | 146 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
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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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