Ding Dangs Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
16.1° C
0.5° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,345 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
0
0
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.7
SW
9
2.2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1026
751
688
757
2345
1430
762
505
394
380
286
460
1310
1044
677
380
265
305
1136
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
SSW
20
SW
10
NW
5
SW
10
SSE
0
ENE
20
ENE
20
ESE
15
W
20
WSW
35
SW
10
WNW
0
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NW
Wind State
on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:17AM1.49m
7:46PM1.55m
8:00AM1.34m
8:40PM1.40m
9:29AM1.22m
10:37PM1.31m
12:25PM1.25m
00:40AM1.37m
1:35PM1.41m
1:36AM1.50m
2:11PM1.56m
2:13AM1.63m
Low Tide
1:07AM0.68m
1:07PM0.67m
1:49AM0.82m
1:48PM0.84m
3:04AM0.94m
3:19PM0.99m
5:51AM0.94m
6:21PM0.98m
7:12AM0.81m
7:30PM0.85m
7:52AM0.67m
8:08PM0.71m
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6:02
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Temp °C
13
15
17
14
15
16
13
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14
19
21
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Feels °C
12
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15
16
13
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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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