Surf Forecasts:
Dunes Hotel (Miami) surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 47 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes Hotel (Miami) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grab a coffee, folks. Rusty here. Looking at the Miami area, we’ve got a pretty bleak 16-day stretch ahead. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't hit until Wednesday, September 9th, and even that's a struggle. Before that, it’s flat and weak – a solid 4-day gap of nothing.
Let’s get into it with the only spot in the game: Dunes Hotel (Miami).
The first pulse shows up Wednesday morning, September 9th. We’re looking at waves around 2ft from the NNE, but the period is a short 8 seconds – windswell, not proper groundswell. The combined energy is a moderate 61, so there’s a little push, but it’s going to be weak and sloppy. The wind is onshore from the E at 9 mph, creating a bumpy surface. This is a sheltered beginner spot that’s also inconsistent, so the alignment isn’t there. Water temp is 87°, a touch warmer than usual for the season, so at least you’ll be warm while you wait for nothing.
That mess carries through Thursday, September 10th, with similar 2ft swell dropping to around 1ft and the energy fading out. Onshore winds persist. It’s poor surf all the way.
The only notable window comes late in the game. Around Friday, September 18th and into the weekend, the swell jumps up to 3ft from the NNE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy on the morning of the 18th is a solid 153, which is strong enough to feel. It holds in the 96 to 115 range over the weekend. But the wind is a killer – a fresh cross-onshore breeze from the ENE at 12-19 mph, turning the waves into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell direction (NNE) isn't matching the optimum NE for the break. This setup honestly looks more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re an expert on a big board, you might find something, but for the rest of us? Hard pass. There’s no real standout quality across the entire 16 days.
Bottom line: no good surf on offer here. The energy is poor, the wind is wrong, and it’s inconsistent. For a quiet, protected spot like Dunes Hotel, a blank run like this is more normal than surprising. Forecasts can always flip, but right now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | N 9 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.83m | 4:07AM0.80m | 5:09PM0.85m | 5:21AM0.84m | 6:12PM0.90m | 6:27AM0.89m | 7:06PM0.94m | 7:24AM0.95m | 7:54PM0.98m | 8:15AM0.99m | 8:39PM1.00m | 9:02AM1.02m | 9:21PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:21AM0.10m | 10:06PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:18PM0.21m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:21AM0.16m | 12:45PM0.04m | 1:16AM0.09m | 1:39PM0.02m | 2:05AM0.04m | 2:28PM0.01m | 2:50AM0.01m | 3:13PM0.02m | 3:32AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 22 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 18 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 8 | SSE 3 | N 6 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | N 6 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 8 | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 3 | SE 5 | — | SE 3 | ESE 2 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 942 | 942 | 732 | 326 | 323 | 326 | 326 | 323 | 843 | 359 | 1636 | 292 | 230 | 338 | 325 | 227 | 292 | 230 | 145 | 323 | 690 |
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