Surf Forecasts:
Dunes surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.
How's it going? Rusty here, checking in on Dunes. This reef break is consistent and loves a clean SW groundswell. Surf starts Thursday 9 July with a punchy 5‑5ft WSW swell and strong wave energy (1184‑1241), but the wind is cross‑off or cross and conditions are marginal – not the pick. Friday 10 July is the standout: morning sees a clean 5ft WSW swell with a steady SE offshore wind, moderate energy (851) and “expect very good surf conditions.” Then Friday afternoon turns glassy, no wind, still 4‑5ft and energy 528 – clean, fun waves. Saturday 11 July morning has a clean 3ft offshore set (energy 296), small but workable. Swell fades through Sunday and Monday; Monday 13 July morning offers a tidy 3ft SW groundswell with a long 17‑second period and light offshore wind (energy 431) – nice shape. Tuesday and Wednesday get choppy with cross‑onshore winds. Then Saturday 18 July morning is the second standout: 4ft WSW swell, strong SE offshore, moderate‑strong energy (667) and “expect very good surf conditions.” Sunday 19 July has a massive 19‑second period groundswell (energy 908) but cross‑off wind – still rideable. Monday 20 July morning pushes a bigger 5ft SW swell (energy 1091) but marginal tide conditions could make or break it. After that, wind turns fresh and cross‑shore, energy fades. Crowds are possible here sometimes, but on those good days it’s worth it. Best bets: Friday 10 July and Saturday 18 July. Monday 20 July if you’re keen on size and can work the tide.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 390 | 1184 | 1241 | 1024 | 845 | 522 | 480 | 282 | 192 | 215 | 162 | 196 | 221 | 234 | 362 | 574 | 661 | 644 | 566 | 482 | 476 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:39AM1.79m | 5:13PM1.31m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.70m | 11:29AM0.71m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
 | 5:53 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 390 | 1184 | 1241 | 1024 | 845 | 522 | 480 | 282 | 192 | 215 | 162 | 196 | 221 | 234 | 362 | 574 | 661 | 644 | 566 | 482 | 476 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | N 14 | NNE 14 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | WNW 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NE 6 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NE 5 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 327 | 15 | 36 | 7 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 131 | 197 | 103 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 14 | 42 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NE 6 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 20 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | 17 | 17 | 41 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 40 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 2 | NE 4 | — | SE 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 9 | — | 40 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 227 | 1307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 660 | 0 | 660 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 846 | 0 | 227 | 753 | 0 | 736 | 493 |
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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).
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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