Surf spot

Dum Dums

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Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -35.4451, 150.4102

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.5	1.4	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.2	1.5	1.6	2	2	1.9	1.9	1.5	1.5	1.7	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	9.7	9.6	9.7	10.1	10	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.3	5.1	5.2	5.2	5	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.1	4.7	4.5	4.5	5.8	6.2	5.7	6.5	6.8	6.5	8.1	8.4	8	8.3	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.2	8.3	8.2	6.7	7.5	6.9	6.9	6.2	6.8	6.5	6.8	6.9	7.7	7.2	7.2	6.8	7.1	7	6.6	6.8	6.7	6.6
Wave energy (kJ)	194	184	179	178	162	144	129	109	95	84	23	24	23	26	20	16	16	19	26	29	21	19	146	176	227	240	190	247	206	304	371	450	421	369	374	327	303	253	149	146	128	107	95	72	71	58	61	45	40	40	44	35	27	21	16	13
Wind speed (km/h)	5.6	7.1	6.1	7.3	5.9	8.1	6.1	7.4	7.1	6.6	6.1	10.8	11.8	11	4.4	6.6	7.8	5.7	3.4	2.6	15.9	14.2	15.8	4.6	4.8	6.4	8	19.1	22.1	19.6	19.5	16.6	7.2	5.2	5.4	11.4	11.7	9.6	4.6	6.2	6	6.3	5.2	4	13.2	11.3	3.4	7	6.6	7.3	5.3	0.8	11.9	11.9	7.8	6.8
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Dum Dums is a remote, less-crowded surf break on the NSW South Coast, known for its natural setting and uncrowded waves rather than polished resort-style access. It’s the kind of spot surfers often seek out for a quieter session away from the busier metro beaches.

What it’s like

Wave style: Typically an ocean beachbreak/point-style setup depending on sand movement and swell direction, so conditions can vary quite a bit.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the banks or swell direction line up well.
Crowds: Usually lighter than major NSW breaks, but that can change on good swells or weekends.

Conditions and feel

Swell: Works best with a solid groundswell and favorable sandbanks.
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal.
Consistency: Can be quite hit-or-miss, which is common for many South Coast beach breaks.

Vibe

Scenic and rugged: The South Coast is known for beautiful coastline, bushland, and a more relaxed surf atmosphere.
Local knowledge matters: As with many spots in the region, knowing the tides, banks, and hazards makes a big difference.