Dumbea Rights Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.35° S 166.25° E

Dumbea Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumbea Rights sea temperature is
22.9° C
0.6° 

Dumbea Rights surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dumbea Rights surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumbea Rights this week:

The surf forecast for Dumbea Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumbea Rights in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Rights over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, breakin’ it down for the Dumbea Rights stretch. Let’s talk feet and miles per hour.

We start Thursday the 30th of July with a small 4ft SE swell, 13-second period, and a combined energy of 945. Wind’s from the ENE at 9 mph, cross-off, so the waves are clean. Water’s 73°, about normal for the time of year. Crowds are possible at this reef break. Friday the 31st looks even cleaner – light E wind at 3 mph, glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell. Good for a morning session, but small.

Saturday the 1st of August? Forget it. That 4ft to 6ft SSW swell is blown into a mess by SSE winds at 18 to 22 mph. The energy’s high (936 to 1397), but the cross-on wind makes it only good for kite surfers. Sunday the 2nd is the same story – 10ft of S swell with 22 mph cross-shore winds. Pure chop.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are for the brave. We’ve got 7ft to 8ft S and SE swell, with ESE cross-off winds at 18 to 25 mph. The waves are clean, but at this size (over 8ft), it’s expert-only. The period drops to 9 seconds on Tuesday, so the shape ain’t as good, but there’s still plenty of power (1632 to 1393 energy). Not a standout, but solid.

The real highlight is Friday the 14th of August. That morning is pure magic – glassy conditions, light SW wind at 3 mph, and a 3ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period. The energy sits at 829. For a reef break, that long-period groundswell is gonna be smooth, clean, and perfect. Best session of the whole forecast, no question. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind and a short-period 6ft W swell, but that morning is the one.

The rest of the second week is small and quiet. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW, with a mix of periods. The 13th of August morning has an 18-second period, but the wind’s light cross-on. Nothing special until that 14th. The 10th and 11th are tiny with light onshore wind – not worth the drive.

Bottom line: a few clean but small days early on, a blown-out weekend, some heavy surf for experts at the start of the week, then a long quiet spell before that golden Friday the 14th morning. That’s your pick.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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418
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286
335
436
813
1574
2221
1947
2931
2272
1721
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767
654
643
487
434
325
Wind (km/h)
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5
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10
SE
5
SSE
30
SSE
35
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35
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High Tide
8:11AM1.02m
9:08PM1.31m
8:48AM1.05m
9:38PM1.34m
9:26AM1.07m
10:06PM1.34m
10:05AM1.08m
10:35PM1.32m
10:46AM1.07m
11:06PM1.28m
11:31AM1.06m
11:39PM1.22m
12:24PM1.03m
00:17AM1.14m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.09m
3:19AM0.39m
2:59PM0.09m
3:52AM0.34m
3:33PM0.12m
4:24AM0.30m
4:07PM0.17m
4:58AM0.27m
4:44PM0.25m
5:33AM0.25m
5:24PM0.34m
6:13AM0.24m
6:12PM0.44m
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Information about the Dumbea Rights Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dumbea Rights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumbea Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumbea Rights 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 (Dumbea Rights) 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 Dumbea Rights 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.

Dumbea Rights is 21 km (13 miles) from Noumea. If you plan a holiday in New Caledonia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Noumea. Noumea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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