Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a period that’s got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper standout session brewing in the middle of the week that’s worth circling on the calendar. The water is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action we’re talking about is on Wednesday the 9th of September. The morning is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got clean, 4ft groundswell rolling in from the southwest with a solid 16-second period, giving it some real push and shape. The wind is offshore from the east-southeast at 15 mph, which will keep the faces of the waves at Dunes looking immaculate. This is a reef break, so it’s expecting that long-period swell, and with a combined energy of 844 (moderate), it’s got enough grunt to give you a proper ride. This is the standout session for the first week.

Now, the real gem of the whole forecast window is on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning session at Dunes is the one you’ll want to be in the water for. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the west-southwest with a very long 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell, full of energy (1664 combined energy). The wind is light from the south-southwest, giving you a clean, cross-off breeze. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers", and it’s not wrong. At 6ft, it's a solid size, so it might be a bit much for beginners. For the rest of us, this is the best on offer, without a doubt. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The rest of the period is a mixed bag of clean mornings and choppy afternoons, with the wind picking up regularly. There’s a notable pulse of size on the 18th of September (Friday afternoon) with a 6ft swell from the west-southwest and a combined energy of 2381 – that’s strong energy. But the wind is a messy cross-shore at 22 mph, making it a lumpy, bumpy affair. Unless you’re a fan of a wrestling match, that one’s better left for the kites.

The very end of the run, on Monday the 21st of September morning, shows a small but clean 4ft swell with light offshore winds, and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". It’s a small window, but a promising one.

So to wrap it up: the best days are the morning of Wednesday the 9th and the absolute standout morning of Saturday the 12th of September. The second week has some size but is mostly wind-affected; the 21st of September morning is a smaller, cleaner capper to the outlook.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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