
Surf Forecasts:
Ogden Dune surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Ogden Dune in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 12 Nov, 9PM (local time) – 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, NE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, NE swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Ogden Dune before Thursday 26 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 6ft (1.9m), 11s on Thursday 12 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ogden Dune this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ogden Dune in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ogden Dune over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 300 | 752 | 445 | 181 | 161 | 276 | 42 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
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Low Tide | |||||||||||||||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | ENE 10 | E 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 24 | 104 | 157 | 445 | 181 | 157 | 141 | 42 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 11 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 56 | 300 | 752 | 74 | 106 | 161 | 276 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1059 | 1059 | 1079 | 1153 | 1206 | 1430 | 1641 | 1108 | 127 | 98 | 1258 | 98 | 98 | 2552 | 1326 | 1335 | 1324 | 1324 | 1324 | 1324 | 1407 |
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Information about the Ogden Dune Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ogden Dune provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ogden Dune can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ogden Dune 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 (Ogden Dune) 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 Ogden Dune 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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