Dias Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 04 Dec 2025 SAST
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Dias Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dias Beach sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dias Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 7th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night).

Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
1.7
S
1.3
SW
0.9
S
1.4
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1191010810131212121212121211111010111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)176203209522256176632118213131209103194410921092807804676465496494416
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
45
SE
45
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
35
SSE
45
SE
40
SE
55
SE
40
ESE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
1.64
3:07AM
1.53
3:20PM
1.63
3:54AM
1.54
4:08PM
1.57
4:40AM
1.52
4:55PM
1.48
5:29AM
1.47
5:44PM
1.36
6:19AM
1.40
6:37PM
1.24
7:14AM
1.33
7:35PM
1.12
8:15AM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
-0.03
9:12AM
0.10
9:42PM
-0.02
10:00AM
0.11
10:27PM
0.03
10:50AM
0.16
11:12PM
0.11
11:41AM
0.24
11:59PM
0.21
12:37PM
0.33
12:48AM
0.31
1:39PM
0.42
1:43AM
0.42
Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26
Sunset7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:47--7:49--7:50--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C191919191818181819191919202020201920192020
Feels °C (?)161516141211111013141316171719171314121119
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Information about the Dias Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dias Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dias Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dias Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Dias Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dias Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Dias Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 46 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 51 km (32 miles) away, Grabouw, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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