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Dias Beach Surf Forecast
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Dias Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dias Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Mar 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1250 | 589 | 1086 | 325 | 192 | 145 | 187 | 125 | 279 | 299 | 581 | 588 | 961 | 1363 | 1736 | 1305 | 689 | 503 | 403 | 234 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:05AM 1.33 | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:26AM 0.30 | 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 | |||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 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 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 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.
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