Dias Beach Surf Break

Dias Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.12° S 22.12° E

Issued: 7 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dias Beach sea temperature is
16.9° C

Normal for this time of year

Dias Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dias Beach surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dias Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 2nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dias Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wed
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
!
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
3
SW
9
1.5
SSW
10
1.2
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
0.9
SW
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.5
S
22
0.9
SSW
20
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
613
258
1532
391
302
400
530
822
669
545
472
365
341
232
149
150
148
240
647
2265
2215
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
W
15
W
15
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
N
5
ENE
5
NNW
5
NW
5
E
5
N
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
N
10
ENE
10
E
5
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:46AM1.79m
5:17PM1.80m
5:19AM1.77m
5:50PM1.80m
5:54AM1.73m
6:25PM1.80m
6:32AM1.67m
7:04PM1.78m
7:15AM1.59m
7:51PM1.74m
8:08AM1.50m
8:47PM1.70m
9:14AM1.43m
Low Tide
10:37PM0.51m
10:54AM0.33m
11:12PM0.50m
11:26AM0.34m
11:48PM0.51m
11:59AM0.38m
00:27AM0.54m
12:34PM0.43m
1:11AM0.58m
1:15PM0.50m
2:05AM0.64m
2:06PM0.58m
3:14AM0.68m
3:12PM0.65m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
12
14
16
15
16
18
16
17
19
18
19
21
18
20
18
15
16
18
15
14
15
Feels °C
8
7
10
11
12
15
15
14
16
14
16
18
15
16
14
16
15
17
15
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.2
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
SW
8
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
20
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
Energy kJ
613
226
678
391
302
400
530
822
669
545
472
365
341
211
149
91
148
114
647
2265
2215
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.9
SSW
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.8
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
S
22
0.9
SSW
12
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
14
258
24
8
117
98
86
53
42
31
116
70
154
232
121
150
58
240
233
19
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
21
0.1
SE
8
0.5
S
8
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SW
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
16
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
SE
19
Energy kJ
1
24
9
2
29
9
73
101
103
87
28
12
5
1
11
97
67
39
25
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
W
3
3
SW
9
0.4
SW
5
1.2
SW
5
Energy kJ
31
11
1532
7
76
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
319
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
62
0
0
3
0
42
62
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
6
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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