Dunes surf break

Dunes surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 09 Jan 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
28.1° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunes this week:

The surf forecast for Dunes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
0.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1211111181056756165813161514141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)486487282319117177846954651309192241103146242264261229229
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
35
WSW
15
SSW
15
W
35
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
35
WSW
20
S
15
SW
30
WSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
45
SW
35
SSW
20
SSW
40
SW
35
SSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18PM
1.83
3:13AM
1.68
3:49PM
1.82
3:47AM
1.53
4:21PM
1.80
4:26AM
1.38
4:57PM
1.77
5:18AM
1.25
5:44PM
1.74
6:55AM
1.16
6:46PM
1.72
9:47AM
1.19
8:04PM
1.74
10:52AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
0.76
9:20AM
0.63
10:06PM
0.82
9:42AM
0.74
10:58PM
0.87
10:04AM
0.85
12:05AM
0.90
10:30AM
0.95
1:31AM
0.89
11:11AM
1.06
2:55AM
0.81
12:54PM
1.15
3:57AM
0.69
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52
Sunset7:10--7:10--7:10--7:12--7:12--7:12--7:12--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272828282628262527272628272830302831302933
Feels °C (?)302928272429242327262628262628272330282532
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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 12 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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