Surf Forecasts:
The Dump surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Dump this week:
The surf forecast for The Dump over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Dump in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Dump over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 899 | 493 | 400 | 290 | 218 | 214 | 339 | 573 | 489 | 701 | 796 | 689 | 531 | 359 | 451 | 2930 | 3242 | 2392 | 2682 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:07AM0.73m | 2:49PM1.19m | 2:44AM0.81m | 3:06PM1.12m | 3:24AM0.88m | 3:20PM1.06m | 4:08AM0.94m | 3:29PM1.02m | 4:58AM0.98m | 3:26PM0.99m | 6:05AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.39m | 9:47PM0.57m | 7:49AM0.47m | 9:45PM0.54m | 8:25AM0.58m | 9:53PM0.52m | 8:53AM0.72m | 10:07PM0.51m | 8:57AM0.86m | 10:26PM0.51m | 8:04AM0.99m | 10:45PM0.53m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 899 | 493 | 400 | 290 | 218 | 126 | 339 | 573 | 489 | 701 | 796 | 689 | 531 | 359 | 451 | 2930 | 3242 | 2392 | 2682 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | 97 | 92 | 54 | 34 | 17 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 803 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | 186 | 214 | 80 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 18 | 2510 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 158 | 0 | 2 | 158 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Dump provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Dump can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Dump 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 (The Dump) 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).
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