Dum Dums surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 15 May 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
21.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 21st May)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 21st May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue morning).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
2
4
3
5
5
5
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
9
2
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
3
S
8
4
S
9
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
11
4.5
S
11
4
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
135
114
94
234
450
425
613
463
363
348
304
432
456
688
1131
2319
3777
3955
4743
3672
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
ENE
5
NW
0
WNW
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
N
20
NE
5
NNW
0
NNW
5
NE
15
N
30
NNE
25
N
20
NW
15
NNW
30
WNW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:57PM1.60m
7:33AM1.23m
7:43PM1.68m
8:29AM1.20m
8:31PM1.73m
9:25AM1.16m
9:21PM1.73m
10:24AM1.11m
10:14PM1.69m
11:24AM1.07m
11:11PM1.62m
12:28PM1.05m
00:11AM1.53m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.20m
1:31AM0.08m
1:17PM0.22m
2:25AM-0.00m
2:04PM0.25m
3:20AM-0.04m
2:53PM0.30m
4:16AM-0.04m
3:44PM0.35m
5:15AM-0.00m
4:40PM0.41m
6:14AM0.05m
5:42PM0.46m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
10
5
Temp °C
18
19
16
19
19
17
22
20
18
21
20
19
19
19
16
20
15
15
18
18
15
18
19
16
18
19
17
20
18
18
21
21
19
15
15
11
18
9
12
16
16
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
11
1.3
E
11
Energy kJ
62
135
114
94
234
450
425
463
363
348
304
432
456
688
690
575
582
415
356
410
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
SE
14
0.5
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
26
25
8
38
7
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
2
8
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
2
ENE
9
1.6
S
6
3
S
8
4
S
9
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
11
4.5
S
11
4
S
10
Energy kJ
1
613
152
1131
2319
3777
3955
4743
3672
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
Distance (km)
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
21
0
0
0
0
168
83
21
0
24
0
0
7
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
9
8
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
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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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