Surf Forecasts:
Dunes Hotel (Miami) surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, NE swell with 15 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunes Hotel (Miami) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dunes Hotel (Miami) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes Hotel (Miami) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what's on the table. We've got one spot to work with, Dunes Hotel in Miami, and honestly, it's a tough watch for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a serious flat spell, so keep the boards waxed and the patience primed.
Right now and through the entire 16-day window, it's a struggle. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only positive.
The first recommendation doesn't really show up, because, well, there's nothing to recommend. From Monday the 13th right through until at least the 22nd of July, we're looking at tiny, weak swell. The wave energy is pathetic, mostly single-digit figures (3 to 18) – nothing to get excited about. Swell heights barely tickle 0.3ft most days, with the odd bump to 2ft or 3ft near the 23rd, but the wind is almost always cross-onshore, chopping up what little ripple forms. The period is short, usually 4 to 7 seconds, so it's just messy, weak, and more for swimming than surfing. The shelter here is a big factor; it just doesn't grab any decent energy.
If you look at the very end of the run, the 23rd of July (Thursday morning) sees a tiny pulse: 3ft from the ESE at 4 seconds. But the combined energy is only 29, the wind is cross-shore, and the risk of thunderstorms is there. It’s not great for a paddle. The rest of that last week into the 28th is more of the same – small, choppy, and underwhelming.
For the dedicated grom or the kite crew, the consistent cross-on and cross-shore breeze through the afternoons from the SSE and SE, combined with any tiny bump from the 2ft to 3ft range, makes this a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle-surfing one. Don't expect any standouts. The best you can hope for is that the 23rd of July serves up a few tiny, crumbly shoulders for a longboarder who's desperate.
If you're deadset on surfing here, keep your expectations low. It's a long, dry wait ahead. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 8 | NNE 5 | N 9 | SE 4 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | NE 9 |
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 kJ | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:27PM0.90m | 8:35AM0.85m | 9:18PM0.92m | 9:30AM0.87m | 10:09PM0.92m | 10:24AM0.87m | 10:58PM0.90m | 11:18AM0.85m | 11:45PM0.86m | 12:11PM0.81m | 00:33AM0.82m | 1:05PM0.77m | 1:20AM0.76m | 2:00PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35AM-0.04m | 2:54PM-0.20m | 3:28AM-0.07m | 3:47PM-0.19m | 4:19AM-0.09m | 4:38PM-0.16m | 5:10AM-0.09m | 5:29PM-0.10m | 6:00AM-0.07m | 6:20PM-0.04m | 6:50AM-0.05m | 7:12PM0.03m | 7:40AM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 |
 | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | 8:12 |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSE 4 | NNE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | SE 4 | NNE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | E 4 | — | NE 9 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | N 4 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 9 | SSE 4 | NNE 7 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | — | — | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | N 9 | — | E 9 | N 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | NNE 2 | SE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 323 | 323 | 917 | 843 | 446 | 446 | 325 | 1326 | 917 | 498 | 1150 | 324 | 267 | 184 | 726 | 813 | 446 | 359 | 732 | 726 | 353 |
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