Dias Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 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
20.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
1
0
1
3
1
0
2
2
4
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)151414131313121312111216151413141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)804477025705349917391419683746650675699823214816571299191912471120773555461
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
40
SE
30
ESE
40
SE
25
ESE
10
SE
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
40
SE
30
SE
15
SSE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10AM
1.37
5:32PM
1.26
5:39AM
1.26
6:04PM
1.15
6:13AM
1.14
6:48PM
1.05
6:59AM
1.03
8:07PM
0.97
8:36AM
0.95
10:20PM
0.98
10:47AM
0.98
11:41PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
0.29
11:23AM
0.28
11:30PM
0.39
11:52AM
0.38
12:01AM
0.50
12:29PM
0.49
12:43AM
0.61
1:25PM
0.59
2:08AM
0.70
3:22PM
0.63
4:48AM
0.68
5:15PM
0.57
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:27
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181818171618182121191920262020191818181818
Feels °C (?)121414121112101920181718241819171513111615
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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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