
Surf Forecasts:
Dumbea Left surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 25 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,687 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumbea Left this week:
The surf forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumbea Left in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 25th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 24th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | SSW 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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473 | 1348 | 1177 | 853 | 673 | 581 | 314 | 270 | 218 | 176 | 184 | 109 | 88 | 270 | 56 | 104 | 223 | 113 | 134 | 181 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33AM1.30m | 8:09PM1.08m | 9:08AM1.29m | 8:41PM1.05m | 9:43AM1.27m | 9:14PM1.01m | 10:21AM1.22m | 9:47PM0.97m | 11:01AM1.18m | 10:24PM0.92m | 11:45AM1.13m | 11:07PM0.87m | 12:35PM1.10m | 00:03AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.40m | 2:26AM0.07m | 3:12PM0.42m | 2:58AM0.08m | 3:49PM0.45m | 3:32AM0.12m | 4:27PM0.48m | 4:09AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.52m | 4:48AM0.22m | 6:01PM0.55m | 5:32AM0.29m | 7:03PM0.57m | ||||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
473 | 1348 | 1177 | 853 | 673 | 581 | 314 | 270 | 218 | 176 | 111 | 109 | 88 | 45 | 56 | 56 | 98 | 83 | 134 | 181 | 115 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | S 20 | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
28 | 35 | 19 | 26 | 47 | 8 | 21 | 116 | 128 | 52 | 89 | 72 | 66 | 53 | 26 | 104 | 13 | 55 | 17 | 54 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
55 | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 32 | 2 | 23 | 93 | 1 | 88 | 54 | 2 | 54 | 22 | 47 | 113 | 66 | 31 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 10 | E 4 | ESE 10 | E 4 | E 4 |
— | — | — | 94 | 36 | 42 | 26 | 54 | 15 | 12 | 184 | 22 | 16 | 270 | 22 | 17 | 223 | 22 | 125 | 25 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1244 | 1247 | 78 | 1242 | 1247 | 48 | 78 | 1246 | 48 | 1242 | 1242 | 78 | 1242 | 758 | 48 | 78 | 758 | 48 | 78 | 2 | 48 |
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Information about the Dumbea Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dumbea Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumbea Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumbea Left 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 Left) 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 Left 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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