Dee Why Point - surf spot statistics

Dee Why Point, Australia, offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months for quality waves and favorable winds are typically from May to August. During this period, ground swell percentages increase to around 30%, while wind swell remains dominant but slightly reduced compared to other months. The mean swell size hovers around 1.5–1.6 meters, providing consistent, manageable waves. Wind conditions improve significantly in these months, with good winds occurring 42–43% of the time in May, June, and July—far better than the summer months when onshore winds (bad conditions) dominate at over 80%. Autumn (April–May) and early spring (September) also offer decent windows with a gradual transition in swell composition and wind quality, though not as reliably as mid-winter. The summer months (December–February) suffer from high wind swell dominance (85–87%) and poor wind conditions (bad winds 82–84%), making sessions less consistent despite the similar swell size. For surfers prioritizing cleaner, more powerful waves with offshore or light wind assistance, the winter window from May to July stands out as the prime season at Dee Why Point.

January at Dee Why Point offers fair to good surf conditions, with an average swell height of 1.6m and a decent period of 8.5s, providing reasonably clean and rideable waves. The dominant swell directions are ENE, E, and SE, with the best consistency coming from ENE (25.6% of swells between 1-2.5m). Swells in the 1-1.5m range are most frequent, making it accessible for intermediate surfers, while bigger days (1.5-2.5m) occur often enough for advanced riders. Wind conditions are less favorable—only 16% of the time is it ideal (likely light offshore or sideshore winds from the west or northwest). The most common winds are northeasterly to southeasterly at 10-30kph, which can create choppy or cross-shore conditions. The best sessions will require patience for wind windows, but ENE swells with lighter NW winds can deliver quality waves. Overall, January is surfable but inconsistent due to wind interference.