Dum Dums Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.45° S 150.42° E

Dum Dums Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dum Dums sea temperature is
17.4°C
0.7° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,616 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
3
2
1
4
2
1
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
2.5
S
9
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
2.5
S
8
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
9
1
S
9
1.1
SE
7
3
S
8
2.3
S
8
2.5
S
10
3
S
10
2.5
S
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
2.2
S
9
1.5
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
1088
222
211
222
970
631
495
154
121
1347
737
1403
1601
1327
586
555
759
441
365
193
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSE
5
SW
5
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
10
S
15
ENE
10
W
15
SSW
30
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
SE
5
WSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:51PM1.45m
5:03AM1.00m
4:57PM1.52m
6:00AM1.08m
5:54PM1.57m
6:48AM1.17m
6:46PM1.60m
7:31AM1.25m
7:33PM1.58m
8:11AM1.32m
8:17PM1.53m
8:49AM1.37m
9:00PM1.44m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.21m
10:23AM0.45m
11:53PM0.14m
11:28AM0.38m
00:42AM0.08m
12:24PM0.31m
1:25AM0.05m
1:15PM0.25m
2:04AM0.06m
2:04PM0.21m
2:39AM0.09m
2:50PM0.19m
3:13AM0.16m
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6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
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5:42
5:42
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5:44
5:45
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5:45
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Temp °C
19
17
16
17
16
13
15
15
11
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14
12
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15
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15
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Feels °C
14
13
15
16
12
6
12
11
8
9
6
6
10
10
12
14
11
12
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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