Surf Forecasts:
Duppys surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with 984 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duppys in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duppys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming up at Duppys. This reef break is a pretty consistent spot, but the next 16 days are looking like a real mixed bag, with a whole lot of flat and messy in between the few moments that might actually get your attention.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing good. From today, Tuesday the 25th of August, all the way through the weekend, the surf is just not on. We’re talking tiny, weak waves with a combined energy that barely registers. The wind is pumping fresh out of the ENE, which is a cross-off but doesn't do much for the quality when there's no swell to work with. The water’s a warm 84°F which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for a wave that never comes.
The first real glimmer shows up on Thursday the 27th of August. It’s a risk of thunderstorms morning, but the wind swings offshore from the east at 16 mph. This is a major positive – clean, glassy conditions at Duppys. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the NE with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is rare for such a small wave, but it’s packing a decent amount of energy for its size – the combined energy reading is 225. At this size, it’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s the cleanest window we’ll see in the first week. The afternoon holds a similar 2 ft, but conditions are just ordinary.
The next sniff of something worthwhile comes on Monday, the 31st of August. We’ve got a 6 ft ENE swell running in the morning with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 678, which is a solid, moderate push. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, so it’s not pristine, but it’s clean. This is thigh-to-waist high for the average surfer, but still manageable. The afternoon drops to 5 ft with a similar energy of 458. These are the closest we get to a standout in the first week, but it’s still just a marginal call at best.
Then we hit a wall again. From Tuesday the 1st of September through the 9th, it’s back to poor surf conditions. The swell drops to nothing, the wind is a fresh cross-off, and the energy numbers are in the single digits or low hundreds. There’s a moment on the 9th of September with a 2 ft NNE swell and a period of 12 seconds, but the energy is only 112 and the wind is howling at 22 mph. That’s no good for a paddle board; honestly, that’s more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.
The only true standout in this whole 16-day window is that Thursday morning, the 27th of August. The 2 ft NE swell, the 13-second period, and the offshore wind are the only time everything aligns. It’s not a big wave, but it’s clean and it’s what we’ve got.
Don’t get your hopes up for the rest. It’s a grim run of flat and messy conditions, but Duppys is usually fairly consistent, so this dry spell won't last forever. The long-range models are promising for the second week, but it’s too far out to trust. For now, pick your moment on the 27th, or sit it out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | ENE 8 | NE 18 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | N 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
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3 | 339 | 12 | 40 | 57 | 99 | 140 | 134 | 116 | 147 | 96 | 90 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 325 | 353 | 11 | 668 | 446 | 237 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-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 | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:58PM0.59m | 2:10AM0.72m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24AM0.14m | 8:06PM0.35m | 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 | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
26 | 26 | 18 | 40 | 57 | 99 | 140 | 232 | 116 | 110 | 64 | 90 | 46 | 49 | 41 | 264 | 506 | 1247 | 668 | 446 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | NE 11 | ESE 9 | N 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 11 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 85 | 134 | 6 | 55 | 96 | 54 | 4 | 43 | 43 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 42 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 18 | NE 11 | NE 12 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | E 17 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 |
— | — | 12 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 8 |
255 | 339 | 388 | 365 | 373 | 373 | 308 | — | 186 | 147 | 183 | 346 | 413 | 311 | 330 | 325 | 353 | — | — | — | 82 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 790 | 269 | 269 | 614 | 269 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 272 | 269 | 771 | 851 | 269 | 489 | 476 | 269 | 32 | 211 | 211 | 0 |
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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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