Surf Forecasts:
Dunes surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 755 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunes this week:
The surf forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it’s Dunes. This is a reef break, and it’s a consistent one, so it’s offering us something to work with from the get-go. The water’s sitting at 75°, right about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance to get wet is Monday morning, July 27th. It’s small, with a 2ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is offshore from the SE at 12 mph. That’s going to make it clean, even if the waves are ordinary. The combined energy is weak (175). Monday afternoon is a write-off with a cross-shore, so don’t bother.
Tuesday morning, the 28th, is a bit better. Still small at 3ft from the SW, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the E at 9 mph, and it’s clean. Combined energy is moderate (253). This is a solid enough window for a small-wave session.
The real standout is Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore from the SE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong (692). This is the best call of the first week. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get in early.
We’ve got a bit of a gap after that, but the next promising window is Wednesday morning, August 5th. The swell size is 4ft from the SW, with a 17-second period, giving it a very long period feel. The wind is a cross-offshore from the S at 9 mph. Combined energy is very strong (953). This is another standout, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.
The second week has a few more options. Sunday afternoon, August 9th, is looking good with 4ft from the SW, a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean and the energy is strong (680). Then, Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, is the last one I’d circle. The swell is 5ft from the SW, with an 11-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the S at 9 mph. The combined energy is very strong (882). This one is going to have some punch, so it’s for the more experienced crew.
Overall, the best on offer is Saturday morning, August 1st, and Wednesday morning, August 5th. That first Saturday is the one to aim for right now. The rest of the time is a mix of small, clean, or marginal conditions. Keep your eyes on the charts, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 90 | 106 | 162 | 253 | 246 | 221 | 224 | 181 | 246 | 427 | 346 | 302 | 287 | 316 | 508 | 686 | 653 | 636 | 429 | 479 | 536 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:03AM1.61m | 11:26PM1.28m | 10:06AM1.69m | 11:51PM1.40m | 10:55AM1.77m | 00:16AM1.51m | 11:35AM1.84m | 00:40AM1.60m | 12:12PM1.89m | 1:04AM1.68m | 12:46PM1.91m | 1:27AM1.74m | 1:19PM1.88m | 1:51AM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.49m | 3:53AM1.00m | 5:14PM0.38m | 4:48AM0.90m | 5:46PM0.28m | 5:30AM0.78m | 6:16PM0.22m | 6:07AM0.67m | 6:44PM0.19m | 6:40AM0.57m | 7:10PM0.20m | 7:13AM0.48m | 7:35PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 40 | 106 | 162 | 253 | 246 | 221 | 224 | 181 | 61 | 427 | 346 | 302 | 287 | 316 | 508 | 686 | 653 | 636 | 429 | 479 | 536 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | W 23 | NE 7 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NE 7 | SW 22 | NE 6 | SW 19 | SW 14 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 90 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 44 | 60 | 179 | 246 | 65 | 18 | 30 | 96 | 160 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 21 | W 20 | — | SW 13 | — | — | WSW 21 | W 14 | W 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 85 | 48 | 29 | — | — | 44 | 8 | — | 108 | — | — | 43 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | SW 5 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 5 | — | SE 3 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 5 | — | SE 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 1 | — | 41 | — | 54 | 48 | — | 2 | 51 | — | 42 | 21 | — | 2 | — | 9 | 44 | 209 | 237 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 659 | 0 | 251 | 733 | 0 | 0 | 1309 | 0 | 0 | 777 | 227 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 768 | 835 | 659 |
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The above surf forecast table for Dunes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunes 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 (Dunes) 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).
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