Ding Dangs Surf Break

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Issued: 1 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
17.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Ding Dangs surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ding Dangs this week:

The surf forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s 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 Ding Dangs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 24th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
4
3
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
9
0.5
SW
12
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2.3
ESE
8
2.5
SE
9
3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
752
365
439
291
113
66
334
437
396
431
313
312
222
289
603
3212
2682
2007
687
1057
1713
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
E
10
NNE
10
N
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
S
0
WSW
5
NNE
5
ESE
5
W
5
SSW
10
SE
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SE
30
E
40
E
30
E
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:11PM1.81m
7:26AM1.60m
8:05PM1.73m
8:22AM1.47m
9:04PM1.65m
9:27AM1.38m
10:10PM1.59m
10:41AM1.33m
11:19PM1.58m
11:55AM1.34m
00:21AM1.59m
12:58PM1.40m
1:13AM1.63m
Low Tide
12:39PM0.40m
1:22AM0.58m
1:28PM0.51m
2:24AM0.68m
2:23PM0.62m
3:37AM0.74m
3:27PM0.70m
4:53AM0.76m
4:40PM0.75m
6:02AM0.74m
5:48PM0.75m
6:56AM0.68m
6:46PM0.72m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
 mm
1
2
1
4
Temp °C
16
17
15
19
23
22
24
24
19
21
23
20
19
19
16
14
14
15
15
15
17
Feels °C
13
14
12
16
20
20
22
23
19
20
23
19
19
18
16
11
13
11
9
9
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.8
SE
8
0.9
SW
13
2.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
752
343
439
291
45
31
334
437
396
431
313
312
222
289
603
3212
2682
2007
437
261
1203
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
20
0.2
E
8
1.2
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
260
365
74
55
113
56
54
42
33
7
7
4
176
74
234
5
553
131
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
E
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
2
6
51
93
66
25
38
17
6
2
5
8
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
1
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
0.4
SW
3
1.6
ESE
6
2.3
ESE
8
2.5
SE
9
3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
45
130
3
154
687
1057
1713
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
4
6
5
1
4
4
Distance (km)
63
63
25
4
25
2
2
0
0
0
7
0
0
43
0
0
43
63
300
63
25
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
5
7
5
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
7
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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Information about the Ding Dangs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ding Dangs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ding Dangs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ding Dangs 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 (Ding Dangs) 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 Ding Dangs 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.

Ding Dangs is 2 km (1 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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