Surf Forecasts:
Damp surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, E swell with 6 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Damp this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Damp in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Damp over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about Damp. I’ve had a look at the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s one of those stretches where Mother Nature just isn’t on our side. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any swell to speak of. The good news is, it won’t stay this way forever, but for now, it’s a pretty grim outlook.
The Overall Pattern
The entire forecast period is a dud. There’s a massive gap of no surf worth paddling for. From the start of the outlook on Sunday, August 9th, right through to the end of the period on Monday, August 24th, the wave energy is essentially non-existent. The combined energy of all swells directed here barely registers, with the highest reading being a paltry 4. That’s a sign of a flat spell.
The Breakdown
We kick off Sunday, August 9th, with some tiny 1.0ft SE swell at a pathetic 3-second period. The wind is a cross-shore SSE breeze at 9 mph, making it choppy. The water is 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it because you’ll just be bobbing for nothing.
Monday, August 10th, through to Monday, August 24th, is a wasteland. The forecast shows zero swell height for most of these days. There are a few spots where the model spits out a 0.7ft or 1.0ft wave, but with periods of 3 to 4 seconds, it’s pure wind chop. You’ll get some clean conditions with offshore winds from the WNW, especially on the 18th with a fresh 19 mph offshore breeze, but there’s no wave to hold it up. That WNW wind is a consistent player here, but it’s just blowing over flat water.
The So-Called "Best" Option (If You Can Call It That)
Look, there are no standouts. The only break on the map is Damp, a sandbar. It’s rated as a beginner spot, but it’s an inconsistent one that rarely kicks. Even if it were breaking, the swell direction is from the E/SE, which is the optimum swell direction for this spot, but there’s nothing there.
If you’re absolutely desperate to get wet, the best of a bad bunch might be the morning of Wednesday, August 20th. There’s a 1ft N swell, but with a 3-second period, it’s just a chop. The wind is a fresh offshore 19 mph from the WNW, which will keep the surface clean. But with the combined energy at a 3, it’s barely a ripple. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Honestly, save your energy. This is a blank run. The forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for the next two weeks, leave the boards in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | NNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:06PM0.03m | 3:09AM0.04m | 4:42PM0.04m | 3:57AM0.05m | 5:17PM0.03m | 5:55PM0.03m | 5:42AM0.04m | 6:36PM0.03m | 6:35AM0.03m | 7:20PM0.02m | 7:28AM0.02m | 8:04PM0.02m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:23AM0.01m | 8:56PM0.02m | 10:15AM0.01m | 9:46PM0.02m | 11:04AM0.01m | 10:37PM0.02m | 11:49AM0.01m | 11:29PM0.01m | 12:36PM0.00m | 00:22AM0.01m | 1:17PM-0.00m | 1:18AM-0.00m | 2:06PM-0.00m | 2:16AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | S 2 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 808 | 1197 | 1097 | 1066 | 415 | 684 | 797 | 415 | 242 | 774 | 415 | 743 | 743 | 918 | 547 | 1010 | 974 | 1006 | 917 | 908 |
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The above surf forecast table for Damp provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Damp can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Damp 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 (Damp) 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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