Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Dumps (Brandon Bay). Straight up, the next two weeks are a test of patience.
We’re looking at a long, dry spell from Thursday 30 July through the first week of August. The wind is rubbish – mostly onshore or cross-onshore – and the swell is tiny, weak, and short-period. The combined energy is stuck in the double digits, barely cracking 100. It’s choppy, bumpy, and not worth paddling out for.
The first glimmer of hope hits Sunday 2 August. We’ve got a little bump of 2ft to 3ft from the NW. The morning has a cross-off breeze, but the real sweet spot is the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and the combined energy climbs to 114 – that’s moderate for the first time all week. It’s a short 8-second period, so it’s not groundswell, but when the wind is dead calm and the waves are clean, that’s a huge positive. This is your window for a clean, quiet session on a longboard. Crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you might snag it solo.
Now, pay attention to Saturday 8 August. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 572 – that’s strong. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit criss-crossy but not blown to bits. At 7ft, this is expert territory only. Beginners, stay on the beach. It’s a beach break with that much power, so it’s going to be dumpy and fast. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’re not dialed in.
After that punch, the following week (from 9 August onward) fades back into small, weak, inconsistent dribble. The swell drops under 4ft, and the energy numbers crash. There’s a clean-ish morning on Sunday 9 August with 4ft and a light offshore from the east, but it’s short-period with only 153 energy. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
If you’re picking sessions, go for Sunday 2 August afternoon for the cleanest, smallest, glassiest fun, or Saturday 8 August morning for the biggest, most powerful, and most challenging surf. The water is 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 9 | W 11 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 11 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 159 | 142 | 163 | 110 | 78 | 65 | 57 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 41 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:33PM3.85m | 6:58AM3.60m | 7:06PM3.90m | 7:31AM3.62m | 7:39PM3.88m | 8:05AM3.61m | 8:12PM3.80m | 8:40AM3.57m | 8:49PM3.68m | 9:19AM3.48m | 9:30PM3.50m | 10:03AM3.36m | 10:20PM3.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:43AM0.33m | 12:48PM0.52m | 1:14AM0.27m | 1:20PM0.51m | 1:45AM0.27m | 1:53PM0.54m | 2:18AM0.33m | 2:28PM0.62m | 2:53AM0.45m | 3:08PM0.75m | 3:34AM0.63m | 3:55PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 22 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 78 | 65 | 57 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 55 | 55 | 41 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | N 9 | N 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 138 | 159 | 142 | 163 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 616 | 226 | 364 | 616 | 227 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 36 | 26 | 122 | 222 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
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