Surf Forecasts:
Dunes surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 264 | 219 | 455 | 476 | 437 | 472 | 458 | 528 | 754 | 1254 | 1016 | 811 | 540 | 451 | 331 | 196 | 346 | 77 | 102 | 127 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:23PM2.09m | 1:23AM1.74m | 1:07PM2.05m | 1:56AM1.79m | 1:47PM1.96m | 2:28AM1.81m | 2:25PM1.82m | 2:59AM1.81m | 3:00PM1.66m | 3:29AM1.79m | 3:34PM1.48m | 3:59AM1.75m | 4:09PM1.32m | 4:33AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.11m | 6:58AM0.58m | 7:39PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.54m | 8:11PM0.25m | 8:23AM0.54m | 8:40PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.57m | 9:05PM0.49m | 9:46AM0.62m | 9:27PM0.60m | 10:33AM0.69m | 9:46PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NE 8 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 253 | 219 | 455 | 476 | 437 | 472 | 458 | 528 | 754 | 1254 | 1016 | 811 | 540 | 451 | 331 | 196 | 14 | 77 | 97 | 76 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | NE 7 | WNW 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | W 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 264 | 171 | 71 | 12 | 28 | 50 | 37 | 45 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 49 | 28 | 19 | 17 | — | 69 | 102 | 127 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 14 | 13 | — | 13 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 30 | 39 | 5 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 4 | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | ESE 3 | — | S 2 | SSE 4 | SW 12 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 |
| kJ | 28 | 72 | — | 60 | 10 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 28 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 15 | 346 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1450 | 1307 | 1143 | 1020 | 1104 | 15 | 660 | 493 | 15 | 251 | 660 | 0 | 0 | 1457 | 660 | 777 | 0 | 660 | 753 | 227 | 0 |
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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.
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