
Surf Forecasts:
Damp surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Damp over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The name is Rusty, and I’m looking at the 16-day window for Damp.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. There’s a massive gap at the start with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real suggestion of any rideable surf doesn't show up until Tuesday the 22nd of July, and even then, it’s a whisper.
We’re looking at a long, dry spell from now until around the 22nd. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-shore, and for the first week, the swell is basically non-existent. You’ll see a few days with clean offshore winds, like Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, but there’s just no swell to push it. It’s a classic case of the wind being perfect but the ocean being totally flat.
The first tiny pulse of potential comes on Tuesday afternoon the 22nd. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. But the swell is a joke—0.0 ft. It’s a no-go. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least it’s not freezing.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is a very small window on Sunday the 26th of July. That morning, we see a tiny bump of east swell, 3 ft at 4 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 26 (moderate wave energy). It’s a short-period, weak little pulse. The wind is cross-onshore from the ENE at 9 mph, which will chop it up. This is barely a wave, and it’s a sandbar break that’s inconsistent. For a beginner, it might be a fun little splash, but for anyone else, it’s a struggle.
The other little moment is Monday the 27th of July in the morning. Another 3 ft east swell, period 5 seconds, energy 29 (moderate wave energy). Again, cross-onshore wind. This is the same story: tiny, short-period, and messy.
For the rest of the week, it’s the same pattern. Small, weak, short-period east swells, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The best wind we see in the second week is a glassy condition on the 22nd, but with no swell, it’s useless.
So, what’s the call? There’s no true standout. The best on offer is the morning of the 26th, but even that’s a stretch. It’s a poor outlook for the whole 16 days. The break is inconsistent, and with the swell being so small and weak, this is a period where you’d be better off waiting for a better forecast. Don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 2 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | — |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28PM0.03m | 5:57AM0.05m | 7:12PM0.03m | 6:48AM0.04m | 7:55PM0.03m | 7:49AM0.03m | 8:49PM0.02m | 8:50AM0.03m | 9:45PM0.02m | 9:58AM0.02m | 10:42PM0.01m | 11:13AM0.01m | 11:40PM0.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.02m | 12:59PM0.01m | 00:29AM0.02m | 1:55PM0.01m | 1:34AM0.01m | 2:45PM0.00m | 2:39AM0.01m | 3:42PM-0.00m | 3:47AM-0.00m | 4:37PM-0.00m | 4:53AM-0.00m | 5:32PM-0.00m | 6:00AM-0.00m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | |
— | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | 9:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | N 2 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 930 | 551 | 908 | 908 | 890 | 954 | 914 | 890 | 874 | 1024 | 1394 | 797 | 734 | 442 | 606 | 721 | 573 | 584 | 495 | 208 | 117 |
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Information about the Damp Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Damp 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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