Dunes surf break

Dunes surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 AWST
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Dunes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunes sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
2
0
1
2
3
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)141313131213141414141313131312121817161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)743690380369184299526676534465340235163231184151203389416360346
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
25
S
25
S
15
S
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
WSW
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
WSW
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
E
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:52AM
1.73
2:28PM
2.18
3:42AM
1.60
3:16PM
1.98
4:57AM
1.52
4:28PM
1.77
7:09AM
1.54
6:45PM
1.65
8:39AM
1.67
8:48PM
1.69
9:24AM
1.84
9:51PM
1.79
9:58AM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:38PM
0.55
8:02AM
1.04
9:27PM
0.73
8:42AM
1.16
10:32PM
0.91
9:50AM
1.29
12:13AM
1.03
12:50PM
1.32
1:55AM
1.05
2:42PM
1.14
2:58AM
1.01
3:39PM
0.94
3:41AM
0.95
Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39
Sunset6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:02--6:01--6:00--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272523262625282725262626292827282726312926
Feels °C (?)252320252522262526262625292626282622282624
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in North West WA? If you are looking for accommodation near Dunes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North West WA, consider staying in Exmouth which is 15 km (9 miles) away.

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