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Dunkirk surfForecast / Lake Erie / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 06 Sep 2025 EDT
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Dunkirk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunkirk sea temperature is
21.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunkirk this week:

The surf forecast for Dunkirk over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunkirk in the next 12 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunkirk over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Rating
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0
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0
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0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
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NW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.1
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Period(s) (?)5-53343--------3-----
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Energy (?)507211100000000200000
Wind
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WSW
30
W
10
SW
20
WNW
25
WSW
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SW
5
NNW
5
WNW
15
SE
10
S
0
NW
20
SSE
15
S
10
WNW
10
SSW
25
NNE
25
N
15
E
15
NE
15
N
10
SE
Wind State (?)
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off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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on		off
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Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-7:43--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:31-
light rain
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part cloud
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162018171918171917222521222421192117152016
Feels °C (?)141513121414161715202419202220151512111512
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Dunkirk (calm at Forestville 4 km from Dunkirk). not gfswave

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Information about the Dunkirk Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunkirk provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunkirk can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunkirk 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 (Dunkirk) 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 Dunkirk 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.

Dunkirk is 36 km (22 miles) from Port Colborne. If you plan a vacation in Lake Erie - United States, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Colborne. Port Colborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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