
Surf Forecasts:
Dunmoran Strand surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with 7,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunmoran Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunmoran Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
637 | 460 | 578 | 703 | 836 | 2394 | 1808 | 1211 | 680 | 352 | 312 | 1351 | 7014 | 4563 | 1928 | 1185 | 862 | 1170 | 814 | 685 | 711 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:16PM2.54m | 3:52AM2.33m | 4:09PM2.79m | 4:36AM2.56m | 4:48PM3.05m | 5:11AM2.79m | 5:21PM3.29m | 5:43AM3.01m | 5:52PM3.49m | 6:15AM3.21m | 6:24PM3.63m | 6:47AM3.36m | 6:57PM3.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47AM1.36m | 9:53PM1.18m | 9:48AM1.13m | 10:34PM0.91m | 10:29AM0.88m | 11:07PM0.63m | 11:04AM0.64m | 11:37PM0.37m | 11:36AM0.42m | 00:06AM0.16m | 12:08PM0.25m | 00:36AM0.00m | 12:41PM0.14m | 1:06AM-0.06m | |||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
637 | 460 | 578 | 703 | 836 | 2394 | 1808 | 1211 | 680 | 352 | 312 | 1351 | 7014 | 4563 | 1928 | 1185 | 862 | 47 | 30 | 685 | 711 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 19 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | WNW 14 |
— | — | — | 29 | 448 | — | — | — | — | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 210 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SSW 4 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 27 | 16 | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 1170 | 814 | — | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 27 | 40 | 32 | 228 | 7 | 185 | 431 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 153 | 32 | 0 | 239 | 0 |
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Information about the Dunmoran Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunmoran Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunmoran Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunmoran Strand 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 (Dunmoran Strand) 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 Dunmoran Strand 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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