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.

November at Dee Why Point offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.5m and an 8.4s period, providing decent energy for intermediate to advanced surfers. The dominant swell directions are ENE, E, SE, SSE, and S, with ENE producing the most consistent waves in the 1-2.5m range (10.51% at 1-1.5m, 5.90% at 1.5-2m). SE and SSE swells also contribute solid waves, particularly in the 1-2.5m bracket, and occasionally deliver overhead sets (2.29% at 2-2.5m for SSE). Wind conditions are favorable only 21% of the time, with lighter E/SE breezes being ideal, while NE/N winds (10-30kph) frequently create onshore chop. Stronger S/SSW winds (20-40kph) can also disrupt conditions, especially when paired with S swells. Expect the best sessions early in the day before winds pick up, with the most reliable waves coming from ENE/SE swells at chest-high to overhead heights.