Dias Beach surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 15 May 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
18.0° 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 Friday (May 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 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 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
3
1
1
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
1.7
S
9
1.9
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
2.2
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2765
2293
1367
784
544
389
284
144
171
248
211
154
461
506
976
1034
818
895
825
640
387
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
S
5
NE
10
E
10
E
5
N
0
N
5
S
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SE
25
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
E
20
E
10
NE
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
2:39PM1.88m
2:54AM2.14m
3:21PM1.94m
3:36AM2.16m
4:05PM1.96m
4:19AM2.11m
4:49PM1.94m
5:04AM2.00m
5:36PM1.87m
5:52AM1.86m
6:28PM1.78m
6:45AM1.68m
7:27PM1.68m
Low Tide
8:32AM0.19m
8:36PM0.25m
9:11AM0.12m
9:18PM0.22m
9:51AM0.11m
10:00PM0.23m
10:32AM0.15m
10:44PM0.30m
11:15AM0.24m
11:32PM0.42m
12:00PM0.36m
00:27AM0.55m
12:52PM0.50m
1:37AM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:36
5:35
5:34
10
3
1
4
Temp °C
18
19
16
17
19
19
22
22
17
17
18
17
15
16
15
16
17
15
16
17
15
16
17
16
16
18
18
21
20
16
17
17
17
11
12
13
13
13
12
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.9
S
7
1.7
S
9
1.9
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
9
2.5
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
2.2
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
2765
2293
1367
784
544
389
284
144
171
248
211
81
461
506
815
1034
818
895
825
640
387
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSE
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
76
63
466
313
156
36
36
62
48
80
139
154
67
64
103
52
23
54
176
43
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
18
0.1
S
23
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
186
193
467
55
109
106
93
164
23
24
41
54
70
60
6
25
54
11
38
128
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
2.5
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
1
5
976
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
4
23
42
62
0
0
4
0
0
0
119
62
62
41
62
62
23
62
62
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
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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.

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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