Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the shores of Brandon Bay.
Well, folks, I've gotta be straight with you. Lookin' at the next 16 days here at Dumps (Brandon Bay), and it's a bit of a heartbreaker. The pattern is just not cooperating. We've got a solid 16-day window, but the first week is a write-off. From Friday the 24th right through to Thursday the 31st of July, the conditions are just plain ugly. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the wave quality is described as "poor surf conditions" across the board. It's a tough stretch. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, hitting a peak of 1310 on Sunday the 26th with a 8ft swell, but it's all chop and no shape. You'd be better off taking the dog for a walk.
Now, there's a little glimmer of hope right at the end of July. On Friday morning, the 31st of July, things start to look interesting. We've got a 3ft swell from the WSW, but the real story here is the period – a solid 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The winds are light and cross-offshore from the SSE, and the water is reported as "clean". The combined energy is moderate at 277. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The direction is a match for the optimum, and the conditions are looking like the best we're gonna get. Keep in mind the water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 63°F, so it's not a total loss.
After that little window, it's back to the grind. Saturday the 1st of August through to the end of the forecast on the 8th of August is mostly poor again. The wind just won't give us a break. There's a pulse of swell on the 1st, but it's plagued by onshore or cross-shore winds. The last few days drop off into tiny, weak, and messy surf. It's a long, blank run for the area.
So, to be honest, the only day that's worth paddling out is that Friday morning, the 31st of July. It's not a world-beater, but it's the only clean, quality window we've got. The rest of the time, you're fighting the elements. This is a pretty normal dry spell for this setup, so don't lose faith. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue 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 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 134 | 132 | 94 | 363 | 1092 | 1344 | 1310 | 1307 | 970 | 669 | 521 | 427 | 436 | 413 | 246 | 202 | 171 | 110 | 63 | 40 | 16 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
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 | ||||||||
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 | 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 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 134 | 132 | 94 | 67 | 1092 | — | — | — | 970 | 669 | 521 | 427 | 436 | 413 | 246 | 202 | 171 | 110 | 63 | 40 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 28 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 363 | — | 1344 | 1310 | 1307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 1443 | 227 | 973 | 8 | 381 | 774 | 774 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
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