Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Dunes, and it’s a reef setup that’s consistent and exposed to the southwest swell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start here. The first few days are looking pretty marginal. Thursday morning (13th August) you’ll find small 3 ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, but the wind is cross-off and it’s just not enough to get excited about. The combined energy is weak (315), so it’s more of a paddle-around session than anything. Later that afternoon, it goes glassy with the same small swell, but again, it’s small.

Friday morning (14th) sees a bump to 3 ft SW with a 17-second period, and the energy picks up to moderate (494). The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a decent option for a quiet session. But Friday afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and it gets messy. Saturday morning (15th) is your first real highlight: 3 ft SW, 16-second period, offshore SE wind at 9 mph, clean and glassy. The energy is moderate (468) and the break will be working. This is a good window for a few hours.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Saturday afternoon (15th) through to Monday morning (17th), the wind is onshore or cross-on, the swell is messy, and the conditions are poor. That’s a solid couple of days of nothing.

Tuesday morning (18th August) is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the WSW, with a 17-second period, and the energy is strong (1345). The wind is offshore SE at 12 mph, and the call is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout. The break will be clean, powerful, and the sets will be well-spaced. If you’re intermediate or above, this is your morning.

Tuesday afternoon the wind goes cross-on and the quality drops. Wednesday (19th) sees a big 7 ft WSW swell, but it’s too big for Dunes – the guidance says it’s too much for this break. The energy is very strong (2450), but the break is likely closing out or just too heavy. Thursday morning (20th) drops back to 5 ft SW, but the wind is offshore and it’s clean again. The energy is moderate (834). It’s a solid session for those who want a break from the bigger stuff.

Friday morning (21st) has a 6 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, a fresh offshore SSE wind at 22 mph, and strong energy (1306). The wind is a bit strong, but it’s offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is another good option for experienced surfers.

There’s a gap of a few days after that, with marginal conditions and cross-off winds, until we hit the next real standout: Tuesday morning (25th August). The swell is 4 ft from the WSW, a very long 19-second period, and the energy is strong (1431). The wind is cross-off from the east, and the conditions are clean. The long period means the waves will be well-shaped and powerful, best at this reef. This is a great session for those who can handle the longer gaps between sets.

Wednesday morning (26th) we see another 7 ft WSW swell, but again, it’s too big for Dunes. The energy is very strong (2736), but it’s a closed-out mess. Not for the faint-hearted.

Thursday morning (27th) brings a 6 ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, gentle cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The energy is strong (1368) and the call is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a strong finish to the window.

Friday morning (28th) drops to 3 ft WSW with a 13-second period, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. It’s a smaller but fun way to end the run.

The real standouts are Tuesday morning (18th) and Tuesday morning (25th). Both have clean conditions, good swell size, and long-period energy. Tuesday the 18th is the pick of the first week, and Tuesday the 25th is the one to watch for the second week. Keep an eye on the big swells on the 19th and 26th – they’ll be too much for this spot.

Rusty

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