Dunes Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.80° S 114.14° E

Issued: 7 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dunes sea temperature is
24.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Dunes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dunes surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming up. We've got a solid run of surf on the cards at Dunes, a consistent reef break, so there's plenty to get excited about if you pick your moments right.

The pattern is a slow build with clean conditions on offer for a few mornings, then it looks like a bit of a pulse of bigger swell rolls in mid-week. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off on Sunday morning, July 5th. It's not the biggest day, with clean 2 ft swell wrapping in from the SW, but the wind is light and offshore from the SE. That'll make for a glassy surface and some tidy little waves. The energy is moderate (305), so don't expect it to be pumping, but it's a lovely way to start.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell pushes up to 5 ft from the WSW, still with some decent period (15 seconds) and a fresh offshore breeze from the SSE. That's a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. Wave energy is getting strong here (995), but at 5 ft it's still manageable for most intermediates.

Now, if you want the best of the best, circle Thursday morning, July 9th. That's the standout. We're looking at 5 ft of SW swell running with a long 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is strong (1065), and conditions are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. This is the kind of morning where Dunes really wakes up. The long period swell won't be a problem here on a reef; it'll hold its shape nicely. This is definitely a dawn patrol mission.

After that, Friday and Saturday mornings, July 10th and 11th, still offer clean, fun waves in the 3 ft to 5 ft range with offshore winds, so you can keep the string short.

Looking further out, there's a bit of a lull and some cross-shore winds in the mix for the middle of the second week. The next clear highlight after that first run is Saturday morning, July 18th. It's a bit of a wait, but it looks promising. Expect 4 ft of SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze, giving very good conditions. The energy is strong (784), so it's worth keeping an eye on, though it's a long way out so don't book the day off just yet.

There's a run of quality mornings here, but Thursday the 9th is the one you don't want to sleep through. Dunes is a consistent spot, and when the wind plays ball like this, it's a dream.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
2
2
3
0
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.3
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
291
266
344
418
811
987
1074
893
773
597
390
1057
1040
911
834
522
357
269
229
253
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
WSW
25
S
20
SSE
15
SW
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
SW
30
SSE
15
SE
10
NNE
15
S
15
ESE
10
N
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
30
S
25
SE
10
SSW
30
SSE
Wind State
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:00PM1.86m
2:49AM1.73m
2:38PM1.76m
3:19AM1.76m
3:19PM1.63m
3:55AM1.78m
4:08PM1.48m
4:39AM1.79m
5:13PM1.31m
5:36AM1.79m
6:52PM1.19m
6:49AM1.79m
9:06PM1.20m
Low Tide
8:26PM0.41m
8:37AM0.72m
8:54PM0.50m
9:22AM0.71m
9:24PM0.59m
10:17AM0.71m
9:58PM0.70m
11:29AM0.71m
10:42PM0.82m
1:02PM0.68m
11:47PM0.93m
2:37PM0.58m
1:29AM1.00m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:54
 mm
Temp °C
21
22
22
20
23
23
21
25
23
22
24
24
22
23
23
21
23
22
21
24
24
Feels °C
20
21
20
16
20
17
15
21
17
18
23
23
19
22
23
18
22
18
15
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.3
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
173
291
266
344
418
811
987
1074
893
773
597
390
1057
1040
911
834
522
357
269
229
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
11
0.1
NW
10
0.4
SW
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NW
12
0.2
N
12
0.6
SW
18
0.2
N
14
0.2
NNW
14
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
132
2
1
1
9
4
8
2
2
6
12
260
15
19
4
11
12
6
6
7
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
5
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
SW
22
0.2
N
13
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
3
6
5
5
1
2
18
14
8
7
7
6
16
5
14
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
SSW
3
1
S
4
0.5
SE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.8
S
4
0.5
SE
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
2
3
1
35
6
2
19
6
1
1
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
1288
659
493
772
660
15
1288
660
0
772
0
0
772
659
0
1446
659
0
0
227
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
4
7
8
7
5
5
7
8
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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.

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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