Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
17.2° C
0.5° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
1
S
7
0.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
46
28
25
43
550
469
404
358
443
292
227
227
186
135
98
66
47
89
46
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
5
NW
5
N
15
NE
10
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
W
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
on
off
High Tide
10:34PM1.59m
11:28AM1.21m
11:22PM1.45m
12:16PM1.23m
00:11AM1.29m
1:05PM1.24m
1:03AM1.13m
1:55PM1.25m
2:01AM1.00m
2:47PM1.26m
3:08AM0.92m
3:40PM1.28m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.31m
5:16AM0.06m
5:09PM0.36m
5:58AM0.15m
6:07PM0.41m
6:38AM0.24m
7:10PM0.46m
7:18AM0.34m
8:18PM0.49m
8:00AM0.42m
9:30PM0.49m
8:48AM0.48m
10:38PM0.46m
clear
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clear
clear
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7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
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Temp °C
14
13
15
14
12
14
14
12
18
19
13
15
14
12
16
15
12
15
14
12
Feels °C
13
12
13
13
10
12
12
11
14
15
10
12
12
10
12
12
10
12
11
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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