The Dump Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Bahamas – Eleuthera)
| Name: | The Dump |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: N |
The Dump in Eleuthera is a sheltered point break that has pretty consitent surf. The favoured time of year for waves is autumn. The best wind direction is from the north. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around mid tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Watch out for urchins, rocks, sharks and coral.
Overall The Dump Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see The Dump surf quality by season and The Dump surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Dump |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Dump:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ledges | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Surfers Beach | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Hidden Beach | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Holiday Beach | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | James Point | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Dump: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Canaveral East Buoy | 274 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Canaveral Buoy | 316 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NE Bahamas Buoy | 342 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 367 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | St Augustine Buoy | 408 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Dump: |
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| Closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (west coast), Bahamas | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (west coast), Bahamas (2) | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (east coast), Bahamas | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (east coast), Bahamas (2) | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas | 57 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Dump: |
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| Closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 784 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 784 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 806 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 808 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 810 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Dump: |
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| Closest city location | Dunmore Town (Bahamas) | 15 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rock Sound (Bahamas) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Nassau (Bahamas) | 57 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Marsh Harbour (Bahamas) | 89 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Andros Town (Bahamas) | 92 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Dump is Governors Harbour (Governor's Harbor) Airport (GHB) in Bahamas, 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Dump is North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), also in Bahamas, 25 km (16 miles) away.
- Third is Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Bahamas, 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Nassau International Airport (NAS) in Bahamas is 104 km (65 miles) away.
- Chub Cay Airport (CCZ), also in Bahamas is the fifth nearest airport to The Dump and is 141 km (88 miles) away.
