Dias Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 24 Nov 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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dias Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Dias Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 11PM. 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 14s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 25th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, near gales from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
3.5
SE
3.5
SE
3.5
ESE
1.6
SE
1.1
SE
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)14131312161412111188888661412121112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)183612001162913132420201150798671125116891356322158170123357141511609861189
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
20
SE
15
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
50
SE
60
ESE
60
ESE
45
E
5
WSW
25
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
50
SE
25
SE
40
SSE
45
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:16PM
1.26
5:52AM
1.23
5:56PM
1.18
6:40AM
1.20
6:48PM
1.12
7:40AM
1.18
7:59PM
1.06
8:51AM
1.19
9:24PM
1.06
10:02AM
1.25
10:44PM
1.11
11:06AM
1.34
11:49PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
0.41
11:31PM
0.32
11:54AM
0.47
12:12AM
0.38
12:46PM
0.52
1:03AM
0.44
1:56PM
0.55
2:09AM
0.48
3:19PM
0.52
3:26AM
0.48
4:37PM
0.43
4:40AM
0.45
5:40PM
0.30
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Sunrise5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:26--5:26--5:26--
Sunset-7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181817212219191919191819202019191918201919
Feels °C (?)1313101720171515131189201616141310171412
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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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