
Surf Forecasts:
Duppys surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ENE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duppys in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duppys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about this 16-day stretch. It’s a bit of a grim one for Duppys. We’re looking at a whole lot of small, weak, and ordinary surf, with the wind staying mostly cross-off or onshore for most of the run.
The water temp is sitting right around 83°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no excuses there – you can’t blame the cold. The first week is a real write-off. We kick off with a tiny, weak 2ft NE windswell with a short 7-second period on Wednesday morning. The energy is a paltry 54. It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. After that, the swell just disappears. Thursday and Friday see waves barely breaking at 0.3ft to 0.7ft. The wind is up, it’s cross-off, and the ocean is just flat and messy. It’s a long, frustrating stretch of waiting.
There’s a little hiccup on Saturday afternoon the 8th when a 5ft ENE swell with a 6-second period shows up, giving us a moderate energy reading of 199, but the guide says it's still poor surf conditions. The next week carries on in the same vein. Mostly junk under 2ft, with the odd bump to 3ft on Monday the 10th, but the short periods and cross-off winds will chop it up. It’s all very ordinary.
Then, on Friday the 14th, something finally happens. The combined swell energy jumps to 588, and we see a proper 7ft ENE swell wrap in with an 8-second period. That’s real surf, and it’s going to be working at Duppys. This is a reef break, and it’s exposed, so it will pick it all up. But look, the wind is going to be howling at 35-40 km/h from the east, and there’s even a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. It’s going to be wild and stormy – big, lumpy, and challenging. This is expert territory for sure, with that size and wind. The swell direction from ENE is off from Duppy’s optimum N, so despite the size and energy, the quality will suffer.
After that pulse, it’s back to the tiny stuff. The following week is again full of weak, short-period junk under 2ft. The energy levels tank back down into the 20s and 30s. The 19th brings a small bump of 4ft ENE swell, but it’s short-period and the wind is up, so it’s likely another messy one.
The only real stand-out in this entire 16-day window is that Friday, August 14th swell. It’s the only time we get any significant size and power, but conditions will be rough and wind-blown. It’s not a clean day by any stretch, but for the desperate, it’s all we’ve got. Everything else is a waiting game for cleaner, more consistent conditions. Keep an eye on the charts, because forecast like this can change, but as of now, it’s a test of patience.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
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44 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 10 | 132 | 17 | 17 | 183 | 57 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 97 | 69 | 55 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:02AM0.56m | 8:02PM0.70m | 9:24AM0.51m | 9:00PM0.70m | 11:13AM0.49m | 10:13PM0.70m | 12:49PM0.52m | 11:32PM0.72m | 1:52PM0.56m | 00:45AM0.76m | 2:39PM0.60m | 1:48AM0.81m | 3:19PM0.65m | 2:43AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.33m | 3:13AM0.22m | 2:26PM0.37m | 4:36AM0.18m | 3:44PM0.40m | 5:56AM0.13m | 5:16PM0.41m | 7:03AM0.08m | 6:36PM0.39m | 8:00AM0.04m | 7:40PM0.35m | 8:49AM0.02m | 8:35PM0.31m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
44 | 18 | 8 | 30 | 4 | 40 | 10 | 61 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 57 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 44 | 33 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | SE 12 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
10 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 6 | 16 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 10 | N 11 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 9 | NE 12 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 19 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
29 | 68 | 106 | 151 | 196 | 144 | 225 | 132 | 201 | 200 | 183 | 86 | 163 | 143 | 152 | 127 | 97 | 69 | 55 | 59 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 272 | 771 | 614 | 269 | 32 | 853 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 32 | 32 | 402 | 32 | 32 | 402 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 272 | 771 |
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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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