Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps (Brandon Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Things have been pretty dead here at Dumps (Brandon Bay) for a while. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing special before the ocean wakes up. A bit of patience is all it takes.
Starting off Wednesday, August 26th, we got a weak 2ft swell from the West with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is pitiful. Wind is a light offshore from the East making it clean, but there’s just nothing to ride. That afternoon, the swell drops even more to 2ft.
Thursday, August 27th, we see a little lift. Morning has about 3ft of WNW swell, period up to 9 seconds, giving moderate energy. Winds are cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, so it’s clean, but the report calls it "surfable but very ordinary." The afternoon is similar, with 3ft.
The rest of the week and into September is a total washout. Friday, August 28th sees onshore Westerly winds kill the 3ft waves. Saturday, August 29th is hammered by a 22 mph cross-shore from the NNW, turning the tiny 3ft chop into a mess. This pattern holds all the way through Monday, September 7th. Some days have small swell (up to 4ft), but the wind is always cross-onshore or onshore, and the quality is just "poor." If you fly a kite, those afternoons with 15-25 mph wind over a bumpy 3-6ft sea could be interesting, but for a surfboard, forget it.
Now, let’s talk about the real deal. Look to Saturday, September 5th. That morning, we get a solid 10ft groundswell from the Northwest, with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is cranking hard (3249). The wind is light from the South, a light cross-shore, leaving the surface with just small ripples. Sunday, September 6th, has similar energy but onshore wind ruins it. So Saturday is the winner that week. This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell – a heavy, thick wall that’s going to move a lot of water. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the one. Be warned, though: with that 12-second period and 10ft faces at a fairly exposed beach, it’ll be charging and hard to get outside. The gaps between sets will be a blessing.
Sunday, September 6th, is still big at 8ft, but the wind goes messy with a 22 mph cross-onshore from the SSW, making it lumpy.
The absolute champion of the forecast window is Thursday, September 10th. That morning looks magic. A 10ft groundswell from the West with an 11-second period, delivering strong energy. The wind is glassy—totally dead calm. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," which is rare. This is the top pick. A clean 10ft Western swell at Dumps with glassy conditions? It’s a dream session. It’s a long way out, so don’t bet the farm on it, but keep your eyes locked on this date. The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore, but the morning is gold.
So, to sum it up: the next ten days are a bust. The first real standout is Saturday, September 5th. The absolute best, no question, is Thursday morning, September 10th. It’s a long wait, but the reward is real.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 4 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
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40 | 27 | 126 | 161 | 113 | 38 | 67 | 82 | 27 | 27 | 113 | 188 | 203 | 177 | 352 | 555 | 459 | 350 | 603 | 547 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:00PM3.64m | 5:25AM3.51m | 5:33PM3.84m | 5:57AM3.68m | 6:05PM3.98m | 6:29AM3.81m | 6:37PM4.05m | 7:00AM3.87m | 7:10PM4.04m | 7:33AM3.87m | 7:44PM3.96m | 8:08AM3.79m | 8:22PM3.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.81m | 11:13PM0.49m | 11:20AM0.60m | 11:44PM0.28m | 11:51AM0.43m | 00:13AM0.13m | 12:22PM0.32m | 00:43AM0.06m | 12:53PM0.27m | 1:14AM0.07m | 1:27PM0.30m | 1:47AM0.18m | 2:02PM0.41m | 2:23AM0.37m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 18 | NW 8 |
40 | 27 | 126 | 161 | 113 | 38 | 23 | 82 | 27 | 4 | 113 | 188 | 203 | 177 | — | 47 | 459 | 350 | — | 6 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 11 | N 3 | — | N 12 | NW 11 | NW 9 | — | W 7 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
8 | 12 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 26 | — | 6 | 21 | 17 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 182 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | N 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 6 | 38 | 67 | — | — | 27 | 49 | — | — | — | 352 | 555 | — | — | 603 | 547 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 394 | 122 | 26 | 1 | 336 | 275 | 5 | 0 | 380 | 774 | 147 | 393 | 393 | 10 | 641 | 25 |
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Information about the Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dumps (Brandon Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumps (Brandon Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumps (Brandon Bay) 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 (Dumps (Brandon Bay)) 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 Dumps (Brandon Bay) 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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