
Surf Forecasts:
Duppys surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duppys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Duppys in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duppys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up. I’ll be straight with you: it’s a flat spell to start, and we’re waiting a long time for anything worthwhile.
We’ve got a big gap of nothing at Duppys. The first week and a half is a write-off for surf. From July 16th right through to the 23rd, it’s basically all knee-high dribble at best, with a bit of cross-off wind. The energy is pathetic, with readings like 2 (weak) and 22 (still weak) – nothing to get excited about. It’s clean, but clean and tiny is still tiny. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock.
Then on the afternoon of July 23rd, we finally see a pulse. Swell jumps to 4 ft from the NE, but with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 306 (moderate), but the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” That short period and cross-off wind won’t be doing Duppys any favours.
The real standout, and honestly the only window worth paddling out for, is the afternoon of July 31st. There’s a sneaky good one on the cards. The swell comes up to 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy reading of 562 (strong). The wind goes offshore, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” Duppys is a fairly consistent reef break, best with northerly swell direction, and this ENE swell is a bit off that optimum, but that size and offshore wind is a proper session. It’s an advanced wave, so you’ll want your wits about you. At 6 ft, it’s got some punch but it’s not in the monster territory.
If you’ve got patience, that July 31st afternoon is the one to circle. The rest of the 16-day window is a long, flat wait. For a spot like this, a blank run is just part of the game. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 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) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
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2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 42 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43PM0.69m | 5:21AM0.82m | 6:22PM0.70m | 6:12AM0.76m | 7:01PM0.70m | 7:05AM0.69m | 7:41PM0.70m | 8:04AM0.61m | 8:22PM0.68m | 9:14AM0.54m | 9:07PM0.66m | 10:46AM0.49m | 10:00PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.03m | 11:15PM0.28m | 12:02PM0.10m | 00:08AM0.27m | 12:42PM0.17m | 1:04AM0.27m | 1:21PM0.24m | 2:04AM0.27m | 1:59PM0.31m | 3:11AM0.27m | 2:40PM0.36m | 4:23AM0.26m | 3:30PM0.39m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | — | E 13 | E 12 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
143 | 121 | 206 | 366 | 352 | 547 | 650 | 573 | 559 | 531 | 484 | 471 | 385 | 329 | 251 | 203 | 157 | 179 | 193 | 199 | 271 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 771 | 851 | 269 | 771 | 853 | 402 | 771 | 851 | 269 | 489 | 853 | 32 | 269 | 614 | 269 | 333 | 614 | 333 | 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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