Surf Forecasts:
Ogden Dune surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 4s period, NE swell with 1 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ogden Dune this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ogden Dune in the next 16 days are 0.1m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ogden Dune over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. This is a rough one for the region. We're looking at a 16-day window and there's almost nothing to get excited about. The entire forecast is a flat spell with poor surf conditions day after day. There's a big gap from the start right through to Tuesday the 11th of August where we finally see a tiny pulse, but it's barely worth mentioning.
The first sign of any wave energy shows up on Tuesday the 11th of August afternoon. Ogden Dune might see a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the NE, with a period of just 4 seconds. That's short-period, weak windswell, not a groundswell. The combined energy is a measly 1, so it's practically nothing. The wind goes glassy, which is a nice touch, but with that tiny, weak swell, it's still a no-go for any kind of decent surf. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, by about 2°F.
After that, it's back to a flat spell. The rest of the forecast through to the 20th of August shows nothing but zeros for wave height and energy. We get some clean offshore winds at times, like on the 12th with a fresh 22 mph southerly, but with no swell, it's just a waste of good wind. There's a glimmer of glassy conditions on the 18th, but again, no swell to ride.
Honestly, there's no standout session here. The whole period is a bust. For a spot that's inconsistent like Ogden Dune, this kind of blank run is more normal for the area. It's not worth paddling out for. Keep the boards in the car and wait for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off |
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1093 | 1099 | 1827 | 634 | 1059 | 1099 | 1059 | 1059 | 1059 | 1059 | 1068 | 1099 | 1124 | 1211 | 1937 | 1077 | 1078 | 1059 | 1100 | 1154 |
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