Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here. Alright, we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at Dunes, but let's get into it. The good news is there's a solid SW groundswell running through the whole period, but the timing and wind are going to be the real story.

The first real chance for a decent paddle comes Sunday morning, the 9th of August. We're looking at a clean 5ft set from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind is howling out of the SE at 22 mph, which is offshore and clean. That's a proper session for the experienced crew. The combined energy is moderate (1111). The water is sitting at a pleasant 75°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Now, if you can wait, the standout window is Wednesday afternoon, the 12th of August. The wind drops to a staggering 3 mph from the north, leaving it glassy. The swell is still a clean 4ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, packing moderate energy (721). This is a reef break, so that long period groundswell will groom into some proper lines. It's a consistent spot, so you won't be sitting there waiting forever, but it can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

The following week, there's a couple of other calls worth a look. Thursday morning, the 20th of August, sees a clean 6ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a solid offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong (1289), and the forecast is singing for experienced surfers. That's a big, powerful wave, so it's not for the faint-hearted. The 5ft+ size means it's a step up from beginner territory.

Overall, the best on offer is that glassy Wednesday afternoon session. It's a true stand-out for the quality. For the rest of the time, the wind is often cross-off or cross-onshore, keeping things a bit choppy or bumpy, but the swell is persistent. The second week has a few promising days, but as always, long-range calls are a bit more of a gamble.

Rusty.

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