Dias Beach surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 08 Mar 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
21.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 11th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.5
E
2.1
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.1
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)12121212888899999999161414126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)106268345935543946845210436977917136595063332892483022141497372
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
20
E
10
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
10
SE
15
E
5
ESE
5
SE
15
E
5
NW
10
SSE
15
SE
0
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
ononononononononglassononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
1.69
6:30AM
1.73
6:40PM
1.55
6:56AM
1.58
7:12PM
1.40
7:30AM
1.42
8:11PM
1.25
8:53AM
1.27
12:11AM
1.23
12:24PM
1.31
1:23AM
1.40
1:26PM
1.46
1:54AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
0.52
12:31PM
0.62
12:33AM
0.67
1:03PM
0.76
1:03AM
0.84
1:52PM
0.91
1:57AM
1.02
4:51PM
0.99
6:15AM
1.03
6:54PM
0.86
7:23AM
0.86
7:36PM
0.69
7:58AM
0.68
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30
Sunset6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201822221923232026262430292627262324252224
Feels °C (?)161421201823221927262531292628262626262525
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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.

Dias Beach is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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