
- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
Dias Beach surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
Forecast 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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1258 | 899 | 643 | 504 | 325 | 453 | 396 | 388 | 253 | 121 | 522 | 1835 | 2647 | 2061 | 4839 | 1511 | 2658 | 2655 | 11783 | 10375 | 5823 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 1.97 | 3:19AM 2.21 | 3:41PM 2.03 | 3:55AM 2.24 | 4:18PM 2.03 | 4:33AM 2.20 | 4:57PM 1.98 | 5:13AM 2.09 | 5:39PM 1.87 | 5:56AM 1.92 | 6:27PM 1.73 | 6:46AM 1.71 | 7:26PM 1.58 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:59AM 0.15 | 9:03PM 0.18 | 9:33AM 0.08 | 9:38PM 0.14 | 10:07AM 0.07 | 10:14PM 0.15 | 10:44AM 0.12 | 10:51PM 0.23 | 11:21AM 0.23 | 11:31PM 0.37 | 12:03PM 0.39 | 12:18AM 0.55 | 12:52PM 0.57 | 1:21AM 0.74 | |||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











