Surf Forecasts:
Duppys surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duppys this week:
The surf forecast for Duppys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duppys in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duppys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The 16-day window starts now and honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a slow grind to kick things off. We’re at Duppys, a reef break that’s pretty consistent and takes a north swell, so it’s a spot that can work when others don’t. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no worries there.
For the first week, from the 26th of August right through to the 2nd of September, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of mostly poor surf, with tiny little waves and fresh cross-off or offshore winds that keep the surface clean, but there’s just no energy in the water. On the 26th and 27th, we’re looking at 1 foot of north-east swell with a very long period around 15-16 seconds, but the combined energy is weak (45 to 140). That long period stuff is classic groundswell but it’s just too small to do anything. The 28th isn’t much better. The 29th sees a bump to 4 feet, but the period drops to 7 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, poor shape, and energy is still moderate at best (234). It’s not worth paddling out.
Then on the 30th of August, we finally get a bit of a pulse. Sunday afternoon sees swell jump to 7 feet from the east-north-east, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 877 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean. The problem is, the quality is still rated as marginal, and 7 feet is getting into the solid range, so it’s not for beginners. For experienced surfers, this might be the only real option in the first week, but don’t expect perfection.
Monday the 31st has a morning window with 5 feet from the ENE, 9-second period, and offshore winds from the ESE – that’s semi-clean, but the energy is moderate (434) and the period is a bit short. The rest of that day and the next few days drop right back to almost nothing. From the 1st of September to the 7th, it’s a proper blank run. Swell sizes are mostly 0.3 feet to 0.6 feet, with combined energy in the single digits or low tens. It’s basically flat.
Now, looking further out, the 9th and 10th of September start to show some promise. On Wednesday the 9th, we’ve got a morning pulse of 1 feet from the north-north-east, with a very long period of 16 seconds and moderate energy (172). It’s small, but the offshore winds from the east keep it clean. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is great for a reef like Duppys, but it’s tiny. Then Thursday the 10th picks up to 3 feet from the north-north-east, with a 12-second period and moderate energy (376). The winds are cross-off, so it’s clean. This is the best-looking option in the whole 16-day run, but it’s still only small and it’s a long way out – so consider it a promising but uncertain prospect.
All in all, if you’re desperate, Sunday the 30th of August is the only real standout for size, and Thursday the 10th of September for the best conditions with that long-period groundswell, but neither is a classic. Most of the window is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | N 12 | N 11 | ENE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 57 | 99 | 140 | 134 | 116 | 110 | 96 | 90 | 171 | 127 | 164 | 799 | 734 | 11 | 10 | 396 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:20PM0.63m | 2:48AM0.76m | 3:42PM0.67m | 3:25AM0.77m | 4:05PM0.70m | 4:01AM0.77m | 4:30PM0.73m | 4:39AM0.75m | 4:56PM0.75m | 5:19AM0.72m | 5:26PM0.76m | 6:02AM0.66m | 5:59PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55AM0.14m | 8:43PM0.32m | 9:25AM0.14m | 9:19PM0.28m | 9:53AM0.15m | 9:55PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.17m | 10:32PM0.21m | 10:49AM0.20m | 11:11PM0.18m | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:53PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.27m | 00:41AM0.16m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 11 | SE 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 8 |
12 | 57 | 99 | 140 | 134 | 116 | 110 | 96 | 90 | 97 | 75 | 164 | 799 | 734 | 587 | 10 | 114 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | SE 8 | N 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 10 |
40 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 48 | 47 | 77 | 53 | 77 | 3 | 11 | 11 | — | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 12 | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
5 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 46 | 44 | 43 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
365 | 324 | 302 | 316 | 258 | 191 | 164 | 215 | 319 | 171 | 127 | — | 84 | 69 | 78 | 525 | 396 | 408 | 396 | 354 | 226 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 269 | 32 | 272 | 272 | 32 | 272 | 826 | 771 | 269 | 32 | 0 | 166 | 166 | 241 | 826 | 402 | 269 | 614 | 269 | 269 |
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Information about the Duppys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Duppys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duppys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duppys 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 (Duppys) 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 Duppys 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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