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Dunes Surf Forecast
/ WA – North West (27 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Dunes surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 8 | WSW 20 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
129 | 149 | 141 | 276 | 240 | 330 | 397 | 417 | 443 | 474 | 499 | 437 | 561 | 450 | 357 | 309 | 249 | 245 | 147 | 114 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 00:08AM1.91m | 11:41AM2.42m | 00:49AM1.90m | 12:21PM2.41m | 1:30AM1.85m | 1:02PM2.35m | 2:13AM1.79m | 1:45PM2.22m | 2:58AM1.72m | 2:30PM2.05m | 3:47AM1.67m | 3:21PM1.86m | 4:47AM1.64m | 4:27PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:29AM0.87m | 6:27PM0.24m | 6:07AM0.88m | 7:10PM0.27m | 6:47AM0.91m | 7:52PM0.36m | 7:28AM0.96m | 8:36PM0.50m | 8:14AM1.03m | 9:22PM0.66m | 9:10AM1.11m | 10:15PM0.81m | 10:33AM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
 | 5:51 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
20 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | NE 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NE 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 129 | 61 | 141 | 66 | 240 | 330 | 397 | 417 | 443 | 121 | 499 | 437 | 561 | 450 | 357 | 309 | 249 | 245 | 147 | 114 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 15 | NW 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 9 | NE 5 | — | SW 18 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 80 | 53 | 74 | 276 | 60 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 4 | 474 | 3 | 54 | 41 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 14 | — | 13 | 112 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | W 11 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | W 15 |
| kJ | 45 | 149 | 2 | 86 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | — | SE 2 | ESE 4 | — | SE 3 | E 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 98 | 73 | 80 | — | 269 | 320 | 569 | 375 | 336 | 24 | 95 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 9 | 28 | — | 30 | 80 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 660 | 753 | 227 | 251 | 780 | 493 | 251 | 493 | 1143 | 753 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 660 | 227 | 0 | 251 | 1390 | 227 |
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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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