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Dias Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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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
19.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dias Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 589 | 1021 | 325 | 192 | 145 | 187 | 123 | 241 | 299 | 513 | 579 | 892 | 1206 | 1895 | 1518 | 706 | 472 | 503 | 467 | 637 | 1983 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:27PM 1.30 | 1:45AM 1.45 | 2:05PM 1.39 | 2:19AM 1.55 | 2:38PM 1.45 | 2:50AM 1.60 | 3:09PM 1.49 | 3:19AM 1.62 | 3:38PM 1.49 | 3:47AM 1.60 | 4:07PM 1.47 | 4:14AM 1.55 | 4:34PM 1.42 | 4:42AM 1.47 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:35PM 0.25 | 8:04AM 0.18 | 8:10PM 0.17 | 8:38AM 0.10 | 8:42PM 0.13 | 9:08AM 0.05 | 9:12PM 0.11 | 9:36AM 0.04 | 9:40PM 0.12 | 10:03AM 0.06 | 10:08PM 0.15 | 10:30AM 0.11 | 10:35PM 0.21 | ||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 |
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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 16 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.











