Dee Why Point surf report
Right-hand reef point that works on a south swell.
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Tomorrow at Dee Why Point (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–1pm
Meh.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (0.8m faces), on the small side, even for an intermediate surfer.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, the wrong angle, so it won't wrap in well.
- Mid tide and dropping at 5am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-easterly 9 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Dee Why Point good?
- Best wind
- North-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1m. Bigger than 1m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Dee Why Point for your level.
Watch out
Shallow rock shelf and a local crowd.
Surf schools at Dee Why Point
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Manly Surf School - After School Program. Lessons usually start at 4pm.
- Dee Why Salty Surf School - Before/After School Kids. Lessons usually start at 4pm.
- Dee Why Salty Surf School - Before School Kids. Lessons usually start at 6:30am.
- Dee Why Salty Surf School - Kids Weekend Program. Lessons usually start at 11am.
- Dee Why Salty Surf School - Women's Surf Program. Lessons usually start at 6:30am, 7:30am.
- Dee Why Salty Surf School - Women's Beginner Group. Lessons usually start at 9am, 10am.
- Dee Why Salty Surf School - Kids School Holiday Surf Camp. Lessons usually start at 9am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point is best with a north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-west swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Dee Why Point?
A north-westerly wind (NW) blows straight offshore at Dee Why Point, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Dee Why Point good for beginners?
Not really. Dee Why Point is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Palm Beach (Sydney) or Curl Curl.
What should I watch out for at Dee Why Point?
Shallow rock shelf and a local crowd.
Are there surf lessons at Dee Why Point?
Yes: Manly Surf School - After School Program, Dee Why Salty Surf School - Before/After School Kids, Dee Why Salty Surf School - Before School Kids, Dee Why Salty Surf School - Kids Weekend Program, Dee Why Salty Surf School - Women's Surf Program, Dee Why Salty Surf School - Women's Beginner Group, Dee Why Salty Surf School - Kids School Holiday Surf Camp. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Curl Curl 1.7 km
- Freshwater 3.0 km
- Manly 4.8 km