Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about what's happening in Brandon Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a total bummer. From now until the 23rd of August, the surf at Dumps is basically a no-go. The wind is a constant issue, and the conditions are just plain poor. There are a few mornings that look slightly less terrible, like Monday the 10th with some 3ft NW swell and a light offshore breeze, but it’s so weak and ordinary it’s hardly worth the drive. The water is sitting around 64°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year.
The one day that shows a pulse is Thursday the 21st of August. We get a 4ft NW swell, with a 10-second period. The wind is light but onshore, so it’s going to be messy. The combined swell energy hits a moderate level (248), which is the highest in the whole window. It's the best of a bad bunch, but that’s not saying much. Honestly, with the constant wind and chop, this spot looks more like a kiteboarding zone than a surf spot right now.
So yeah, it’s a grim outlook. No standouts. No hidden gems. This kind of long, flat spell is pretty normal for Brandon Bay. For now, you’re not missing a single decent wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 326 | 360 | 134 | 86 | 78 | 54 | 21 | 119 | 173 | 158 | 153 | 275 | 284 | 230 | 159 | 89 | 65 | 80 | 111 | 79 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:47PM3.34m | 3:29AM3.30m | 3:52PM3.63m | 4:30AM3.57m | 4:47PM3.93m | 5:21AM3.81m | 5:34PM4.17m | 6:07AM3.98m | 6:18PM4.31m | 6:49AM4.04m | 6:59PM4.33m | 7:29AM4.01m | 7:39PM4.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.81m | 9:34AM0.84m | 10:11PM0.47m | 10:29AM0.58m | 11:02PM0.15m | 11:17AM0.35m | 11:47PM-0.09m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:29AM-0.20m | 12:41PM0.14m | 1:08AM-0.18m | 1:20PM0.18m | 1:46AM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | NW 8 | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 326 | 2 | 134 | 80 | 78 | 54 | 21 | 119 | 173 | 158 | 153 | 275 | 284 | 230 | 159 | 89 | 65 | — | 3 | 41 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 118 | 86 | 57 | 26 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | W 10 | NNW 10 | W 7 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 360 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 80 | 111 | 79 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 579 | 15 |
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