Surf Forecasts:
Dunes surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1036 | 929 | 917 | 1158 | 1367 | 1350 | 1101 | 883 | 773 | 871 | 805 | 606 | 757 | 1327 | 1158 | 966 | 891 | 285 | 358 | 187 | 643 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:01PM1.57m | 3:16AM1.87m | 3:41PM1.40m | 3:55AM1.83m | 4:33PM1.21m | 4:46AM1.76m | 6:02PM1.04m | 6:02AM1.67m | 9:36PM1.05m | 7:59AM1.64m | 10:47PM1.23m | 9:40AM1.73m | 11:24PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.41m | 8:49PM0.47m | 9:47AM0.46m | 9:16PM0.59m | 10:47AM0.54m | 9:46PM0.72m | 12:19PM0.62m | 10:26PM0.87m | 2:24PM0.58m | 00:45AM1.01m | 3:54PM0.44m | 3:15AM0.94m | 4:51PM0.30m | 4:32AM0.77m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1036 | 929 | 917 | 1158 | 1367 | 1350 | 1101 | 883 | 773 | 871 | 805 | 606 | 757 | 1327 | 1158 | 966 | 891 | 285 | 187 | 187 | 643 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 23 | SW 22 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SW 6 | SW 17 | SW 13 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 36 | 45 | 42 | 40 | 62 | 234 | 140 | 120 | 4 | 186 | 39 | 358 | 136 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 10 | — | W 14 | NW 13 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | ENE 5 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 18 | NW 10 | SW 16 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 152 | 4 | 171 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | ENE 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 40 | 48 | 49 | 4 | 28 | 36 | 21 | 68 | 89 | 34 | 111 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1446 | 227 | 0 | 1446 | 1444 | 1446 | 1447 | 660 | 660 | 0 | 660 | 258 | 1447 | 660 | 660 | 0 | 0 |
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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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