
Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with W 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 (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Dumps (Brandon Bay).
The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and if I’m honest, there’s a lot of waiting around for something worthwhile. The surf window kicks off on Friday the 24th of July, but it’s not a pretty picture. We’ve got a light cross-onshore breeze and a weak, short-period swell from the northwest at 3 ft. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive. The combined energy is weak (134), and the conditions are described as poor. Friday afternoon and Saturday are worse, with onshore winds ruining the shape. Saturday afternoon sees a jump in swell height to 8 ft from the NW, and the energy is strong (1169), but the onshore wind is going to make it a messy, blown-out mess. Not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for beginners.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th see solid swell, with heights around 8 ft to 10 ft from the WNW, but the cross-onshore winds are relentless, keeping things choppy and poor. The energy is very strong (1478 on Sunday morning), but it’s a waste. This is the kind of setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
There’s a gap of poor conditions right through until the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. That morning, the wind finally goes glassy right at Dumps. The swell has dropped to 4 ft from the west, but the energy is low (191). Still, it’s surfable, and glassy conditions are a major positive for clean lines. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it won’t have much push, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The crowds at Dumps can sometimes be a factor, so keep that in mind.
The next sniff of a decent wave comes on the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore breeze, and a long-period groundswell from the west at 13 seconds, but the swell height is only 2 ft. The energy is moderate (183). This is a long-period swell, so it’ll be better formed at the point and reef areas, and the clean conditions will be appealing. But it’s tiny.
The real standout, if you’re patient, is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. This is a long-range call, so less certain, but promising. We’ve got a light cross-shore breeze, a 3 ft swell from the west with a long 11-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (259). The wind is light, the conditions look clean, and a long-period west swell is a good match for Dumps. This is the one to watch, but we’re talking about a week and a half out, so don’t book the time off just yet.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off for clean, quality surf. Wednesday the 29th of July offers a glassy window but small waves. The best bet on offer is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August, with a long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Nothing else in the whole 16 days really stands out. A blank run like this is more normal for the area, but it tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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134 | 132 | 142 | 379 | 1169 | 1265 | 1478 | 1307 | 951 | 669 | 517 | 388 | 300 | 339 | 384 | 186 | 72 | 102 | 78 | 83 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:04PM2.93m | 2:43AM2.81m | 3:09PM3.03m | 3:45AM2.94m | 4:03PM3.20m | 4:34AM3.11m | 4:46PM3.40m | 5:14AM3.27m | 5:25PM3.59m | 5:50AM3.42m | 6:00PM3.75m | 6:25AM3.53m | 6:33PM3.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM1.32m | 8:53AM1.34m | 9:33PM1.17m | 9:47AM1.21m | 10:20PM0.98m | 10:31AM1.04m | 11:00PM0.78m | 11:08AM0.86m | 11:37PM0.59m | 11:43AM0.71m | 00:10AM0.44m | 12:16PM0.59m | 00:43AM0.33m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
134 | 132 | 142 | 67 | 1169 | — | — | — | 951 | 669 | 517 | 388 | 300 | 339 | 384 | 186 | 72 | 102 | 78 | 83 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 379 | — | 1265 | 1478 | 1307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1443 | 1002 | 238 | 10 | 10 | 393 | 679 | 359 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
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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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