
Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with 4,322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with N 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | NNW 7 | SW 10 | N 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 12 |
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16 | 51 | 39 | 37 | 103 | 169 | 77 | 34 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 32 | 28 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 61 | 144 | 661 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:46PM3.77m | 5:00AM3.87m | 5:21PM3.71m | 5:33AM3.81m | 5:56PM3.60m | 6:07AM3.70m | 6:32PM3.44m | 6:42AM3.55m | 7:11PM3.25m | 7:22AM3.37m | 7:54PM3.05m | 8:06AM3.18m | 8:44PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.32m | 10:43PM0.41m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:16PM0.51m | 11:38AM0.40m | 11:49PM0.64m | 12:12PM0.53m | 00:22AM0.80m | 12:49PM0.71m | 00:58AM0.99m | 1:29PM0.90m | 1:37AM1.18m | 2:15PM1.09m | 2:24AM1.36m | |||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 14 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | NNW 7 | SW 10 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 11 | NNW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 |
16 | 51 | 30 | 37 | 103 | 169 | 77 | 34 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 32 | 22 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 61 | 93 | 661 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | SW 10 | — | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | W 12 | SW 8 | W 14 | NNW 9 |
6 | 36 | 39 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 18 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 144 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | W 14 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | N 9 | — | — | SW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 7 | W 16 | N 10 | N 14 |
2 | 2 | 21 | 24 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — |
12 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 43 | 27 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 306 | 561 | 0 | 0 | 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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