Ding Dangs Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
15.7° C
1.0° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
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0
0
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
0
0
0
2
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSE
15
1.3
SSW
12
2.5
ESE
7
3
E
8
1.5
S
15
1.6
S
15
1.5
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
530
394
319
530
447
550
491
377
167
193
193
1551
1319
1047
1248
452
648
1198
966
1089
957
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
E
5
W
25
W
20
SW
10
W
5
SSE
10
SE
5
N
10
SSW
10
S
0
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
E
30
E
40
E
15
ENE
0
N
5
SE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:29AM1.22m
10:37PM1.31m
12:25PM1.25m
00:40AM1.37m
1:35PM1.41m
1:36AM1.50m
2:11PM1.56m
2:13AM1.63m
2:40PM1.71m
2:43AM1.75m
3:06PM1.84m
3:12AM1.86m
3:31PM1.96m
3:40AM1.94m
Low Tide
3:19PM0.99m
5:51AM0.94m
6:21PM0.98m
7:12AM0.81m
7:30PM0.85m
7:52AM0.67m
8:08PM0.71m
8:22AM0.53m
8:38PM0.57m
8:50AM0.41m
9:07PM0.45m
9:16AM0.31m
9:34PM0.34m
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Temp °C
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15
14
16
19
16
15
16
13
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17
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25
26
18
Feels °C
12
12
12
11
14
15
15
14
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15
15
14
12
13
12
12
11
15
24
25
17
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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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