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Dias Beach surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Dias Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
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 (Jun 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | |
195 | 248 | 97 | 616 | 333 | 1035 | 2033 | 2915 | 3560 | 2954 | 2826 | 2375 | 2078 | 1550 | 1076 | 710 | 492 | 393 | 353 | 301 | 318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:21PM1.73m | 4:22AM1.80m | 4:54PM1.72m | 4:53AM1.76m | 5:28PM1.69m | 5:27AM1.69m | 6:05PM1.66m | 6:05AM1.62m | 6:46PM1.62m | 6:49AM1.53m | 7:34PM1.59m | 7:44AM1.46m | 8:32PM1.58m | 8:52AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.50m | 10:31AM0.35m | 10:41PM0.54m | 11:03AM0.38m | 11:16PM0.59m | 11:38AM0.44m | 11:56PM0.64m | 12:15PM0.50m | 00:43AM0.70m | 12:58PM0.57m | 1:41AM0.74m | 1:52PM0.64m | 2:56AM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | 5:28 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
 kJ | 195 | 248 | 97 | 194 | 333 | 367 | 283 | 147 | 2919 | 2954 | 2826 | 2375 | 2078 | 1550 | 1076 | 710 | 492 | 393 | 353 | 280 | 210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 44 | 41 | 21 | 21 | 204 | 812 | — | — | 121 | 119 | 68 | 95 | 47 | 188 | 87 | 160 | 103 | 114 | 264 | 301 | 318 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 8 | SE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 68 | — | 43 | 12 | 67 | — | — | — | — | 40 | 36 | 60 | 97 | 49 | 190 | 84 | 52 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | — | SW 4 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 616 | 296 | 1035 | 2033 | 2915 | 3560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 62 | 768 | 407 | 406 | 278 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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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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