
Surf Forecasts:
Dunmoran Strand surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunmoran Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
196 | 90 | 2184 | 1072 | 363 | 234 | 210 | 297 | 541 | 822 | 1004 | 752 | 480 | 474 | 305 | 368 | 284 | 200 | 144 | 125 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:49PM3.33m | 8:03AM2.87m | 8:25PM3.34m | 8:38AM2.81m | 9:00PM3.32m | 9:15AM2.75m | 9:35PM3.26m | 9:54AM2.68m | 10:12PM3.18m | 10:38AM2.62m | 10:53PM3.08m | 11:28AM2.58m | 11:42PM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.50m | 1:58AM0.59m | 1:55PM0.48m | 2:35AM0.59m | 2:28PM0.50m | 3:11AM0.61m | 3:02PM0.56m | 3:48AM0.64m | 3:39PM0.66m | 4:28AM0.67m | 4:21PM0.78m | 5:13AM0.71m | 5:11PM0.91m | ||||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 8 | N 12 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
196 | 90 | — | — | 203 | 234 | 210 | 297 | 53 | — | — | 752 | 480 | — | 305 | 3 | 284 | 200 | 144 | 125 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | 164 | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 12 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | SSW 3 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 18 | 2184 | 1072 | 363 | — | 2 | 225 | 541 | 822 | 1004 | 460 | — | 474 | — | 368 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 467 | 527 | 256 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 256 | 256 | 539 | 0 | 239 | 239 | 0 | 32 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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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