Ding Dangs Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.7° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ding Dangs in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
6
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
0.7
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
149
116
139
198
147
121
127
140
281
246
944
703
467
380
174
817
962
538
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
10
NE
10
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
5
ENE
5
SSW
5
S
5
NNW
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:17AM1.31m
1:08PM1.44m
1:13AM1.46m
1:39PM1.61m
1:47AM1.62m
2:05PM1.78m
2:16AM1.76m
2:31PM1.93m
2:44AM1.89m
2:58PM2.06m
3:13AM1.99m
3:26PM2.17m
3:42AM2.05m
Low Tide
6:39AM0.86m
7:13PM0.86m
7:19AM0.71m
7:44PM0.69m
7:49AM0.56m
8:12PM0.53m
8:17AM0.43m
8:39PM0.37m
8:44AM0.31m
9:07PM0.25m
9:12AM0.23m
9:36PM0.17m
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Temp °C
16
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Feels °C
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15
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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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