
Surf Forecasts:
Dunworley surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunworley this week:
The surf forecast for Dunworley over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunworley in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunworley over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 17 | W 16 | W 14 |
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83 | 21 | 127 | 147 | 160 | 105 | 115 | 253 | 200 | 266 | 115 | 79 | 45 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 100 | 129 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:15PM3.03m | 9:35AM2.97m | 9:56PM2.76m | 10:19AM2.72m | 10:45PM2.52m | 11:17AM2.49m | 11:54PM2.34m | 12:40PM2.37m | 1:28AM2.31m | 2:12PM2.43m | 2:48AM2.45m | 3:17PM2.62m | 3:41AM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.57m | 3:25AM0.70m | 3:50PM0.82m | 4:07AM0.93m | 4:40PM1.05m | 5:04AM1.14m | 5:51PM1.23m | 6:27AM1.27m | 7:22PM1.27m | 7:57AM1.23m | 8:41PM1.16m | 9:07AM1.06m | 9:38PM0.96m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 |
83 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 198 | 115 | 79 | 45 | 20 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 62 | 57 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 18 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 12 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 | W 10 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 17 | W 16 | SE 4 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 100 | 129 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | — | W 12 | S 12 | W 15 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SW 11 | W 8 | S 10 | W 8 | W 21 | SW 12 | S 6 | WSW 8 |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 12 |
1 | 21 | 127 | 147 | 160 | 105 | 115 | 253 | 200 | 266 | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 426 | 331 | 462 | 462 | 109 | 109 | 426 | 472 | 58 | 109 | 109 | 11 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 17 |
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Information about the Dunworley Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunworley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunworley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunworley 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 (Dunworley) 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 Dunworley 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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