Dunes Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.80° S 114.14° E

Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunes sea temperature is
24.5° C
0.5° 

Dunes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dunes surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.


Alright, let's get into it. The only spot on the radar here is Dunes, a reef setup, and it's got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, we're looking at a run of small to modest swell with some clean windows, but nothing that's going to blow your socks off. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pick of the bunch, and the only real standout, is Friday 10th July. Friday morning at Dunes is looking sweet. We've got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a solid 14-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (852). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE, so those faces are going to be clean and lined up. It's a consistent break, but expect some company as crowds are possible here. That morning session is the one to aim for.

Friday afternoon drops off a bit as the wind goes cross-on, making things messier. The surf hangs around for Saturday morning, 11th July, with a smaller 3ft from the WSW, but still with a clean offshore wind. The energy drops to a moderate 291, so it's more of a longboard or funboard wave.

From Sunday 12th July all the way through to the middle of the following week, things get pretty marginal. The swell drops under 3ft, and while the winds are often clean, the wave heights and energy are just too weak to get excited about. There's a long, quiet spell here where you'd be scratching for a ride.

Now, there's a flicker of hope later on. Saturday 18th July afternoon looks interesting. We've got 4ft from the WSW, and the wind is predicted to go totally glassy with zero wind. That's rare and it could turn into a dreamy session for the patient surfer. The wave energy (594) is moderate, but the glassy conditions will make every ripple count.

Then, Sunday 19th July morning brings a bit more size, with a 5ft SW groundswell and a very long 15-second period, pushing the combined energy up into the strong range (1173). This is getting into the intermediate territory, and for some, that long period may make the reef break a bit too straight, but it could unload at the right spots. However, it's still a week and a half away, so take that with a pinch of salt. The wind is a cross-offshore, so it should be clean, just not perfect.

Beyond that, the final week of July sees a return to smaller, cleaner conditions with the odd glassy afternoon, but nothing that’s going to challenge the top spot.

So, to sum it up: if you want the best, be there Friday morning 10th July. The Saturday 18th July afternoon glass-off is another one to keep an eye on, and the bigger 19th July morning could be the one for the more experienced crew looking for a bit more push. For the rest, it's mostly small and clean – fine for a paddle but not a classic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thu
16
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
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13
0.8
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14
0.8
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14
1.1
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17
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
1.1
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15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1024
845
522
480
277
215
209
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199
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238
671
596
653
636
566
482
476
328
309
268
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
ESE
10
N
15
S
20
SE
10
NE
10
SW
10
ENE
10
N
15
S
10
E
10
NNE
10
SSE
25
E
25
NNE
10
E
30
ENE
25
NNE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:36AM1.79m
6:52PM1.19m
6:49AM1.79m
9:06PM1.20m
8:15AM1.83m
10:33PM1.31m
9:34AM1.92m
11:27PM1.44m
10:39AM2.01m
00:09AM1.57m
11:34AM2.07m
00:47AM1.67m
12:23PM2.09m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.82m
1:02PM0.68m
11:47PM0.93m
2:37PM0.58m
1:29AM1.00m
3:53PM0.43m
3:06AM0.98m
4:51PM0.29m
4:20AM0.88m
5:40PM0.18m
5:20AM0.77m
6:23PM0.12m
6:11AM0.66m
7:03PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Dunes Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dunes 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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