
Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks has in store for us at Dumps (Brandon Bay).
To be straight with you, the first half of this outlook is a bit of a grind. We’ve got some swell running, but the wind just won’t play ball. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than we'd normally expect for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort if you’re getting in.
Monday morning, the 10th of August, actually offers a clean little wave. There’s a light ESE breeze, so it’s cross-offshore, keeping the 3ft NW swell (8 seconds) nice and tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 167, and it’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s gone.
The rest of that week and into the next is a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are clean, but the swell is tiny or weak. Thursday through to the following Monday is a mess of cross-shore winds, onshore winds, and choppy conditions. There’s a push of swell on the 17th and 18th, with a 5ft to 5ft swell, but the wind is just too strong and messy to make it worthwhile. The 18th afternoon sees a 5ft WNW swell at 11 seconds, but a 19 mph cross-shore wind is going to turn it into a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddle surfing.
We finally get a bit of a break on the 19th of August, Wednesday morning. A 5ft WNW swell (10 seconds) is on the way, and we get a cross-offshore NNE breeze at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong at 404, and it’s clean. It’s a marginal call, but this is the first real window of decent surf. The wave quality is there, but it might be a bit tricky with the tide.
The 20th of August, Thursday morning, is also a standout. We get a clean, glassy morning with a light offshore E breeze at 3 mph. The swell is a 4ft WNW at 9 seconds, with moderate energy (208). It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s a winner after the last week.
Looking further out, the 22nd of August, Saturday morning, sees a solid 7ft W swell, but it’s on the short period side at 8 seconds and the wind is light cross-onshore. That’s a big, fat, weak wave. The 23rd of August, Sunday morning, the swell jumps to 12ft from the NW at 9 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving (1807 combined energy), but it’s a 9 mph cross-onshore wind and a short period, so it’s going to be a messy, closed-out wall for experts only. Not a beginner’s day.
The best of the best, the one I’d be circling, is the 20th of August, Thursday morning. It’s a clean, glassy session with a light offshore wind, and a 4ft WNW swell. It’s not the biggest, but it’s the most surfable wave in the whole run. The 19th of August morning is a close second for the bigger swell and clean conditions.
For the rest of the run, there’s a lot of junk. The crowds at Dumps are sometimes an issue, so you’ll want to be early for those good windows.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 78 | 54 | 30 | 119 | 173 | 159 | 173 | 354 | 234 | 267 | 189 | 191 | 223 | 344 | 215 | 178 | 140 | 129 | 77 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:07AM3.89m | 8:18PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:58PM0.32m | 2:23AM0.22m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
80 | 78 | 54 | 30 | 119 | 173 | 159 | 173 | 354 | 234 | 267 | 189 | — | — | 344 | 215 | 178 | 140 | 129 | 77 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 9 |
86 | 57 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | W 10 | NNW 10 | W 7 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 7 |
1 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 191 | 223 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 235 | 8 | 395 | 17 | 122 | 36 | 650 | 36 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
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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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